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Originally posted by Countess2002:and if you ever get to New England all you have to worry about is deer ticks!
Oh yeah, we have those too.
I don't know the exact species of the tick, but we do have them. From my experience, they really like palmetto (it looks sort of like the top of a palm tree stuck in the ground. They're everywhere in Florida woodlands.) And from what I learned in Boy Scouts, rattlesnakes also love palmetto.----
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Well, I'm not really sure what kind of info you'd like, but hopefully this will get you started.
The Florida Division of Forestry might help. You can find links to DOF lands which should include information about trails and facilities accessible to the public at each of their properties (some do have caches.)
MyFlorida.com has information about stuff going on around the state. This particular link will take you to the visitor section, where you can find links to topics such as our great state parks, state history, and other things that might help.
FLA USA, if I remember correctly, is the official tourism website for the state. It may or may not help with finding caches, but it might be good to help you figure out what you want to do with some of your time.
There was a Florida Geocachers Association website, but the group never really got off the ground, so the site is no longer up.
What part of Florida were you planning on visiting? That might help some of us narrow down a few more resources for you. Happy planning!
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It will all depend on the area you're in. There's always a chance of an alligator in pretty much any body of freshwater in Florida, but you probably won't encounter one. From what I know of, they tend to prefer slow-moving or still water (why swim against a strong current?) and areas where there's food to be found. Just don't get too close to the water, and remember that while they can leap out of the water quite quickly, they're not very fast on land (except for short bursts.) They are good swimmers though, so don't try to outswim one.
As for spiders, black widows and brown recluse are the ones to watch out for. The banana spiders can get very big (I've seen leg spans on them of around 10 inches), but they seem to be more active during the heat of summer.
Snakes are another possibility; we've got some forms of all of the poisonous varieties, as well as many nonpoisonous species. Just use your head - watch your step, look to the other side of a log before stepping over it, don't put your hand where you can't see, etc., and you should be okay.
One more thing to remember though is that Florida seems to be a popular spot for people to release non-native animals, so you can never be completely sure what you might see (the Ocala National Forest in north central FL used to have monkeys from the Tarzan TV show that were set loose/escaped.)
Just remember to keep your eyes open and use common sense, and you should have a pretty good time. Have fun caching!
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I was quite peeved when I realized what had happened with this cache. Not only were two of my finds deleted, but the log of my very first find was wiped out. Talk about being bummed...
I'm tempted to do as katetrex did, but it just wouldn't be the same as being able to go back and reread about my excitement with my caching introduction.
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Personally, I don't like the abbreviation along with the full word in the address. That's just my opinion though.
How about floridacachers.com?
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Perhaps an 'AOL disc depository' cache could be created to collect a bunch of them? The owner could gather them up every so often and send them to the guys who want to deliver one million of them to AOL's headquarters.
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My dad called me at my fiancee's apartment just a few minutes after contact was lost, and told me to turn the TV on. We both watched the video of the breakup and fall in disbelief... I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to be going that fast, that high, and then have everything come apart.
My parents were actually outside watching for the shuttle to pass by overhead, and when they didn't see it, went inside and turned the television on. They were shocked to find out the reason for not having spotted it.
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I guess by most peoples' definition, I'm still young at 23. I know there are a few other college-age people doing this, so don't worry, you're not the only one.
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I'm a guy, and occasionally go by myself, but I much prefer caching with my fiancee. The vast majority of our hunts have been fun, mainly because we were searching together. (I know, I know, everyone say it now, "Awww....")
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I found a du rag in a cache not too long ago, still in its original, unopened packaging. I didn't have any use for it, but it was tempting just because I'd never actually seen a brand new one before. About a week later I discovered Wal-Mart sells the exact kind that was in the cache...
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My parents didn't get their dog from the pound or a shelter, but rather from a friend who picked him up on the side of the road. He's certainly got issues - had a bad case of heartworms, he has seizures every few weeks, he's allergic to a lot of stuff, and he's decided my old waterbed is his (he hates cold weather, so the heated bed is his favorite spot in the house.) He may not be the most well-behaved dog around, but he certainly makes up for everything with his personality - a good pickup from the side of the road. And he's a lot more entertaining than any 'pure-bred' dog I've met.
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Originally posted by Sissy-n-CR:What we do is if we find it, we keep "looking," move away from the cache, and then announce, "found it!"
When caching with some friends last summer while I was on vacation, we used a variation of this idea. When someone found the cache, they had to walk a ways from it and yell, "huckle buckle beanstalk!!!" Everyone got a chance to find the cache, as well as say such a silly line (its fun to say though.
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I don't mind seeing them while I'm out hunting, especially if they're a good distance from me. As far as catching them goes though, I'm quite happy to take a "you leave me alone, and I'll leave you alone" attitude with the snakes.
If you don't mind telling though, what do you catch snakes for? Research? Milking?
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I went on an all day cache-a-thon this past summer - the temperature was in the high 90s (wouldn't be surprised if it topped 100), and the humidity was around 100% - typical Florida summertime weather. Factor all of that together, and I'd imagine the heat index was near 120.
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Sorry, but that picture just makes me want to laugh...
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Originally posted by sbell111:I'm with you with one difference. If the hint is very long, I'll decrypt it and take it with me. I'll try not to read it unless I need it.
Sounds about like my strategy, except that I'll fold the paper up over the hint so that my eyes are less likely to be drawn to it.
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Uh oh... they're back! Run!!!
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I've run into other cachers one time, and I had to travel to do it. meadowmuffin and I were visiting family near Buffalo, and went searching for our first New York state cache. While there, 300mag, from Ottawa, was searching, and he'd come with part of the family who'd placed the cache. We all enjoyed the meeting, especially the 'international' feel of it all.
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One thing to mention about moving the cache a bit while logging your find: unless you're completely sure that you'll remember the exact spot, mark the hiding spot with something that you can easily remove after returning the cache. I remember past discussions about this, and several people saying that when they take the cache away to log their find, they forget where exactly it had been hidden (quite understandable in some environments.)
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It sounds like The Leprechauns and I have the same method - it really depends on what I think of the person. If its someone who looks like they'd have an appreciation for the game, then I'll give them a brief explanation (and go in-depth if they seem interested after that.) If they look more like someone who'd like to steal or vandalize the cache, I'll use the 'scavenger hunt' excuse, or something along those lines. Its similar to the way I tell friends about caching - if I know that it would go right over their head, or they wouldn't care, or I'd have to spend an hour explaining the existence of satellites to them, I either give a very brief explanation, or just don't bother.
It may sound rather judgemental of people, but I'm going with my instincts tell me, and that can often be a good thing.
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The Florida Scavenger Hunt Cache has been updated! Click here to see the cache.
The current hunt could be done anywhere in the state, so start searching!
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You're starting to scare me. Your posts are sounding a lot like Gollum.
If you say anything about a ring or 'my precious', I'll know its time to run.
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Originally posted by Ivan L:I am really at a loss as to why there are no caches near SouthPoint / Deerwood Park (32246). UNF is near. Is it all private land? Just wondering aloud...
Not sure as to the land ownership, but there was a cache on the trails at UNF. It was actually hidden right on the trail (no need to leave the path) and took quite a while for us to find - a tricky little spot. It was archived several months ago though; I believe a non-cacher found it and trashed it (if I remember correctly.)
If you're interested in a non-GPS hunt in the area, there is a letterbox close to the spot the cache was at. Check out this site at the letterboxing website for more info.
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As others have said before, welcome! Its nice to see this sport growing in the Jacksonville area.
There's not anything to trade, but my brand new series The Ortega Micros are more or less in areas that would be fine for a 16 month old to accompany you to. Shameless plug, I know, but you might find them fun.
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