Big Max

She has really gotten into it. almost 300 finds and only been doing since November. Wonder if she needs a caching partner?

I think that would be infamous not famous!

You mean I am supposed to put all that effort into it? And here I was all excited waiting for the new Walmart to put up their lightposts so I could be the first to hide a micro in it.

My biggest gripe about going paperless is I can't hardly read the screen on my Tungsten E2 outdoors. I have to find deep shade or go back to the pickup to read it. A greyscale or one of the new high visibility screens would be nice.

Are these what you are looking for? Geocaching Stickers

His Magic Genie lamp is getting a workout. Looks like he has made several hundred dollars off of it in the last month. Some people have bought multiple wishes. So, would it be appropriate to use the magic ring to do FTFs and to show you where those 5/5 are hidden? "Oh Magic Genie of the ring, take me to Gokyo Ri and show me the cache so I may sign the log!" Or if you like numbers "Oh Magic Genie of the ring, sign my name to all caches in the world and log them into GC.com!"

Yes, somewhat due to the slight inaccurracies of the gps but mainly from my slower movement the needle can jump around. It has to have significant movement so it can calculate which way is North. Needle starts jumping around because it no longer knows which way is North. At that point I like to look at the last 3 digits of the longitude and Latitude to hit ground zero. Also, I start looking around at that point too because you are real close and readings can be off by quite a bit depending on the conditions. Some people like to back off and get directional readings from 2 or 3 locations and use that to triangulate ground zero. Oops, McKryton beat me to it. I like that name McKryton and your biography is great.

Your cache, your choice. Several times I have left my pen in the pickup, fortunately there was usually one in the cache. Have occasionally had to walk back to the pickup to get one though. On that same note, I have had to go back to the cache more times to put the pen back that a walked off with. Comes from being a space cadet.

If you are going someplace that requires an emergency kit the single, most important thing is to let somebody know where you are going and when you should be back. Second rule of survival "USE YOUR BRAIN!" Don't panic, stop and think about where you are and what you need to do. The next most important thing is to know how to use your equipment. I've known people who would have a compass on them so they wouldn't get lost. Ask them what direction is the car or civilization and they have no idea other than 'That Way'. Another thing, always Waypoint your car when headed cross country and be sure your routing/breadcrumbs is turned on and you know how to use it. This is my Visa Card list (i.e. don't leave home without it); a SHARP, good quality knife big enough to do the job and a small diamond hone. A dull knife is almost worthless. 10 foot of duct tape, roll it up and flatten it out to fit in a pocket. You can buy it that way now too. 50 foot of 1/8" nylon rope 10 foot of bailing wire whistle lighter for fires compass (know how to use it and what direction you need to go) Extra batteries for the GPS - I use rechargeables. I start off with a set of freshly charged batteries in the unit and carry at least one set of disposable batteries in my bag. Usually carry another set of rechargeables too. water Medicine - If there is any medicine that you require, especially if it is for potentially life threatening condition, such as an inhaler for asthma, even if it is a mild case. Snake bite kits - Most will cause more harm then good. Cutting an x stands a good chance of infection and the rubber suction cups don't offer anywhere close to enough suction. Plus snake bite is very seldom deadly. I am still on the fence on 'The Extractor.' I haven't seen a whole lot on it yet from the emergency medical community on its effectiveness yet. With these I could survive most situations. I carry them in a fanny pack with the water in 2 - 1 liter bottles. For me is just seems easier carrying it on my hips then my back. I carry other things such as a disposable raincoat, insect repellant and sunscreen based on location and time of year. I have a small, multi-tool (pliers and 4 screwdrivers) that I carry but if I had to make a choice I'll take my 3 1/2" lockblade Old Timer any day. We have been together for 20 years and it has never failed me. Most of the things on the multi-tool really wouldn't be of much value in the boonies. You will always find a sharp pocket knife and small multi-tool in my pocket.

Here is a bookmark list of Extreme Geocaches around the world set up by Vinnie and Sue Team. They are the creators of the Psycho series of caches. Extreme and Adventure Caches by Vinnie & Sue Team

I found 3 rocks in one last weekend. Nice, brown, dirty rocks too. Somebody must have spent 5 or 6 minutes trying to find those rocks. And they aren't just any ole rocks either...their caliche rocks. Man I can't believe my good fortune. I bet I haven't seen but 4 or 5 billion pounds of those in my WHOLE life. Another time I found a card for a free haircut, just had to get 9 haircuts to earn it. That one I carry with me daily. Only 6 more haircuts to go to my free one!!!! YEEAAHHH!

That would be a good one at 11 oclock at night with the bank alarms going off "Well, you see officer, I was trying to find this geocache..."

Does it count when you place a new cache and hide in wait for the first cacher to show up...and capture it all on video? Loved your videos Pablo. Very well done. The only time I have run into another cacher was on my first real cache. I had already done several virtuals. Was searching for a cache on the university campus when I saw a group of students walking towards me. I sat down on a bench and tried to look like an old college professor, which I am not. I am a young and vibrant college professor. Okay, that's a lie too. I ain't near smart enough to be a college professor. Okay, Okay...I probably looked like a dirty old man. But I digress. As they got nearer I noticed they were intently following small, yellow electronic device which was leading them right to me, past me and to a bike rack right behind me where someone had left a bike lock hanging. Turns out that was the cache and you had to use the coordinates to figure out the combination. Took all 4 of us to solve that one. Still my favorite cache.

Personally I would like to see something bigger or please make a note that it is a micro-nano so I can bring my daughter along to read it for me. Otherwise I would have to take it home and put it under a microscope so I could read it. Of course that's assuming I would be able to see it in the first place. So if you don't mind us old blind guys taking it home for a few days while we decipher the small writing go for it. YCYC - Your Cache - Your Call.

I found six pennies in a cache the other day. I think it was left in exchange for an Etrex Venture Cx.

Can you shove a micro up it's bohoncus and call it "The Slimy Green!" Then hide it at the edge a swampy area.

Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas list their coordinates. That's all I need.

Just finished doing the puzzle part of a puzzle cache. Turns out this one is only a quarter mile away. On the corner of a very busy intersection. Should be interesting.

You forgot the cell phone, wifi and free set of Ginzu knives!

Nope, didn't sell. 360 still has it.

I don't consider myself any kind of expert by no means. Everything I do is day hikes, usually of half-a-day or less. But I'll start. 1. What sort of liquids do you carry: I don't carry anything but water in mine. I have found the bladder too hard to clean out effectively if I put anything else in it. 2. Are *cold* liquids an issue or irritation when slung on your *warm* back? Not really an issue. Around my parts, anything cold, tends to become fairly warm quickly. Seems like most of the hydration packs I have seen are black. Doesn't help at all for keeping things cool. Try to buy white or silver if you can find it. If I can get crushed ice sometimes I will try shoving some of that in there to keep it cold longer. I have been known to take water bottles and freeze them for use later in the day. Insulated they stay colder a little longer. 3. I presume liquids will approach body temp or ambient air temp. Does this affect the body's ability to cool/overheating in warm temps? Main thing is to stay hydrated. Cold/cool water helps to cool you but the biggest problem is dehydration. Drink as much as you can before you leave and carry as much as you can. Of course that depends on the hike. If it is a couple miles in and out on a fairly easy, well established trail then I am not too concerned. If I am hitting poorly defined or unknown trails I like to carry as much as possible. You never know. And always, waymark your car!!!!

I find the 'kids trading down' stuff interesting because most of the junk I have found is stuff you would find in an adult's pocket, a few pennies, a used discount card, a business card, etc.

If this is considered bad ettiquette please delete. My wife and I are taking a motorcycle trip to Ruidoso for 2 days on July 31 - August 1. Since this is a fairly quick trip I am looking for suggestions on must-do caches in the area. Preferably 2/2 and below and small or above. Micros are okay if they lead to a pretty area. We won't have time for hard to find caches. Nice, out of the way places with great scenery, that are easy to access is what I am looking for. Maybe someplace that the average tourist would never get to. My wife can't do rough terrain or long hikes anymore. Not interested in the casinos, just cooler weather (at least cooler than this 100 degree stuff we are having in Lubbock) and beautiful scenery. Just don't want to waste what little time we have there on Walmart Micros. Would much rather be riding through the trees or hiking short trails. Thanks all, Big Max

At those prices it may get very lonely at the Fortress of Solitude. Paid $2.86 for Diesel and $2.93 for gas over the weekend. Like others, my motorcycle is getting used more and more. 50 mpg in town vs 13 mpg for my pickup, the gas savings alone more than makes the payment...and I only have one left!

I have done 2 caches in cemetaries and 1 at a veterans' memorial. I do so with great respect and my logs indicate such. I wouldn't see this as much different. Most people would treat this with the respect it deserves, but you always have those that have no respect for anybody or anything.