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    Event Cache Denied

    in Northeast

    Posted · Edited by bigcall

    I don't know the admin, but he doesn't know me, ....

    Just thought this was interesting as I read the saga because I was pretty sure you had actually met at this event before. Maybe I'm wrong though???

     

    Sounds like everyone is on the same side, but the words are getting in the way.

     

    Have fun on the annual tour!!!

    Chicago Area

    in Midwest

    Posted

    I would suggest this cache and the entire series that goes with it. They are probably 15 miles or so from Vernon Hills. For that matter, look for any of Genius Loci's caches that are in the vicinity and you'll have fun. Good Luck!!!

    Need I-80 Caches

    in Midwest

    Posted

    I recall doing the same thing earlier this year. At that time there didn't seem to be that many that were right there - most involved at least a short drive off the route. Here's one that I did manage to do in Indiana though :Link

    New Jersey's Forgoten Caches

    in Northeast

    Posted

     

    Bearfort Fire Tower. I know you need a hiking permit for this one, but it's only 8 bucks and the place is now open Saturday mornings so you  can pick one up on your way to the cache.(NWCDC, 223 Echo Lake Road Newfoundland, NJ 07435).

     

    Now I know why our TB hasn't moved in 9 months :o

     

    So if it's not for the hike, how 'bout giving a poor bug a hand who's down on it's luck?

    Bigcall Bust Through 1000 Mark!

    in Northeast

    Posted

    I swear it was my job!!!!

     

    Actually, I haven't cached as many days, it's just that I have more time to cache on the weekends. Instead of getting a few here and there, I'm able to get bunches of them at a time.

     

    It's interesting to note the differences between the two areas.

     

    Chicago area has:

    Not much hilly terrain to speak of (at least none that I have encountered yet)

    Tons of micros

    Generally more snow conscious hides

    More "tag" type stages in multis i.e. no container per se

     

    DC area has:

    More puzzle/mystery caches : )

    Diminished opportunites to access 4-star caches via frozen liquid

    More people that log DNFs

     

    About the same:

    Hiding techniques are similar but I have run across some very creative ones that top many I've seen back east. This is one of my new favorites. It's actually one of the caches in a series that are a must do if you get out here.

     

    Although I'll be back in VA on Friday, we're hitting the road early Saturday for FL. I still haven't had a chance to meet up with the B&G group - perhaps in May or June?

    What Do You Miss Most...

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I liked the ability to easily see where and how old the "early" caches were. Since it kept track of archived caches it was a nice tool to get a sense of history.

     

    Second thing was just a sense of local activity on a daily basis. You could really notice via the log activity when it was a good caching day. Also, it was cool to note the new caches and watch the FTF rush in the logs.

    Milestones

    in Midwest

    Posted

    Well I guess that explains it. <_<

     

    Looking at the Northeast Forums there are something like 13K replies and the Midwest has less that 4K. I was discussing some of the differences between regions with Cathunter the other day and this is certainly another one.

     

    The NE is generally much more loosely organized with a few exceptions. Based on what you are saying, things are broken down into smaller, off-GC subregions. This probably makes sense, when I think about it, since the territory is much larger.

     

    Oh well. I still think it would be nice to share the major milestones in a common forum area.

    Milestones

    in Midwest

    Posted · Edited by bigcall

    Having just moved into the area from VA it is interesting to see some of the differences between regions. One that I have noted thus far is the lack of recognition in these forums of geocaching milestones. I always thought it was a nice touch to congratulate someone on the attainment of certain # milestones as they cross them. I'm not sure if this topic has been broached here before (and I realize it is certainly more difficult to track without an official stats site), but I thought I would note a few that I've seen while reading local logs over the past few weeks. If someone thinks that there should not be a series of posts, then perhaps this might serve as the single location to note accomplishments?

     

    Anyway here goes (my apologies to the many that I probably left out - please feel free to add any others):

    Spyderuser 1600

    Genius Loci 1600

    jthorson 1000

    geogil 900

    maleki 900

    Camp637 700

    JBGeo 500

     

    Congrats to all!!!

    Bigcall Hits 900!

    in Northeast

    Posted

    Thanks.

     

    I feel like a kid in a candy store in Chicago. Thousands of caches - just pick a direction and go find a bunch.

     

    I wish I could have made the event the other day, sounds like it was the usual good time.

     

    GLM's comment is right one the mark though. My current hypercaching spree is temporary since when the family gets out here I'll return to mostly "normal" geocaching (i.e. out with the kids and/or the occasional weekend).

    Congrats To Beachbuddies On 200!

    in Northeast

    Posted

    I think this is the 3rd time I've tried to post this -server keeps booting me.

     

    We still haven't got to meet but it's been fun chasing your caches and it was a pleasure being a distant member of Team NoVA12. One of these days perhaps..

     

    Congrats on the milestone - here's to many more. :rolleyes:

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