boreal jeff & sons

check the race web page Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

33.5 When crossing the border to go Geocaching, don't look the customs agent in the eye. When asked your intentions, say, "not sure". When asked your Citizenship say "Taliban" or similar. 34. If you see a bear while geocaching, turn and run away. Pretend you have a limp. 35. Intentionally left blank for future additions. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

Maybe we'll start the race on the East Coast next time. How about it, anyone in the Maritimes want to help out? Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

It has been decided by the Rules Committee the prizes will be awarded October 31, 2003 as stated in the rules. Winners will be announced at that time. I will be leaving my TB in the race to see how long it takes to complete the goal of visiting eight provinces/territories. I am also willing to keep the web page updated to reflect the status of any other TB's that want to stay in the race. If interest in the web site wanes, I will discontinue it. If you want your TB removed from the web site, then let me know. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

Ha! I've followed the discussions about what's happening in the States in regards to geocaches in federal parks and was surprised it hadn't happened here. Here in Canada, they'll allow strip logging in Federal Parks but if you step one foot off a hiking path, its the death penalty. So I can understand how a geocache is perceived to have dire consequences for the ecosystem. I think the problem with bureaucrats are their only functions are to spend money and make rules. I don't think the highest intelligent members of society end up in government, just the well connected. You can make all the noise you want but the only time they seem to hear anything is when its coming from one of their choosen special interests groups. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

Geocacher: Sir, I've come to claim my GPS. I have all the right papers. Cuban Customs Agent: GPS what GPS? (as he extends he right hand, palm up, and makes buttering motion with forefinger of the left hand) Geocacher: Okay, I get it, well I won't have any of that crap. I want to speak to your supervisor. Cuban Customs Agent: (a look of fear and surprise drape across the agents face, followed by a frown of anger) Are you an American Spy? Geocacher: No, I am not. I am a proud Canadian. Cuban Customs Agent: Are you a terrorist? Geocacher: No way. I'm a Canadian tourist. Cuban Customs Agent: I think you're either an American spy or a terrorist. Guards, take him away!! Geocacher: NO, wait, you don't understand. I'm a Canadian. Get your hands off me.... Ahhh...Ouch....Stop that, it hurts....Ahhh...... ..... Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

Where's the log book? Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

Okay, here's a survival hint.

Who/What is a muggles? Is it a finder or a Geocacher that doesn't post a find on-line? I've had a few of those but alway decent logs. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

17. The battery sale persons at Walmart, knows you by you first name. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

The cache is Where's In a Name Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

I'd like to see this race extended, up to March 2004, just to give a TB the chance to visit the eight provinces. There's no hurry for this unless there's something I don't know about the sponsors and their donated prizes. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

I agree the rolling eyes should be banned. In this day and age we don't need these kinds of inuendoes. I remember a time when good people didn't have to resort to these kinds of things. The world was a gentler and more honourable place. When men were men and women were glad of it. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

quote:Originally posted by Webfoot:I saw information once that stated that on the average, you are no more than 10 feet from a spider where ever you are. Is this true even in Antarctica? I do agree spiders are very useful especially when they eat Mosquitoes! Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

Remember the secret password is "beaver2" Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

Where is the original cache/stash? And yes I will go there. (someday) The person below me geocaches in the nude. I know, I've seen them. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

For balance, here's the otherside of the Story; You know you're from Northern Ontario when... * you only own three spices - salt, pepper and ketchup * you design your Halloween costumes to fit over snow suits * the mosquitoes have landing lights * the men are men, and so are the women * you have more miles on your snowblower than your car * you have 10 favourite recipes for moose meat * you thought "Grumpy Old Men" was a documentary * Canadian Tire on any Saturday is busier than the toy stores at Christmas * you live in a house that has no front steps, yet the door is one metre above ground * you've taken your kids trick -or -treating in a blizzard * driving is better in the winter because the potholes get filled with snow * you think everyone from the city has an accent * you think sexy lingerie is tube socks and a flannel nightie with only 8 buttons * you owe more money on your snowmobile than your car * the local paper covers national and international headlines on l/4 page, but requires 6 pages for sports * at least twice a year, the kitchen doubles as a meat processing plant * the most effective mosquito repellent is a shotgun * your snowblower gets stuck on the roof * you think the start of moose season is a national holiday * you head south to go to your cottage * you frequently clean grease off your barbecue so the bears won't prowl on your deck * you know which leaves make good toilet paper * the mayor greets you on the street by your first name * there is only one shopping plaza in town * the municipality buys a zamboni before a bus * the major parish fundraiser isn't bingo - its sausage making * you find -40C a might chilly * the trunk of your car doubles as a deep freezer * you attended a formal event in your best clothes, your finest jewelry and your Sorels * you know the 4 seasons: Winter, Still Winter, Not Winter and Almost Winter * you can play road hockey on skates * you can tell the difference between a chipmunk and a squirrel from 300 yards away * shoveling the driveway constitutes a great upper body workout Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

You know you’re a from Southern Ontario when… ? McDonald’s takes reservations ? You don’t bother designing Halloween costumes for your kids because its too dangerous to go Trick-or-Treating ? The toxic atmosphere keeps most pest, like mosquistoes, from completing their life cycle. ? You can’t tell the difference between a man and woman, unless you can see their ear rings. ? Most of the miles on your car have been done at +130km/h or below 10 km/h ? Most of your life experiences have happened while commuting. ? You have 10 favourite receipes for Quiche. ? A one hour commute is considered “not bad”. ? Your house has a mortgage larger then the debt of some Third World Countries ? You think a Snow Float is a treat served at Dairy Queen. ? A drive through Algonquin Park is considered a Wilderness Experience. ? You head north to see trees. ? Your neighbor across the street has a different MP. ? You think a Snow Blower is a Slavic Prostitute. ? Black Bears are cuddly animals that would make a fine pet, just like Gentle Ben. ? Major surgery can be done on an “Out Patient” basis. ? You get sore watching the “Outdoor Life Network”. ? You think the Sun’s red colour is natural. ? Barrie is in Northern Ontario. ? The language, your immigrant neighbor speaks, has no word for SNOW. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

If your really serious about getting more locals involved, here's the answer: 1. contact local scouts and provide a demonstration. Scout leaders usually welcome this kind of thing. The older kids just love this kind of thing. 2. set up a small display at a church/club/school event. Doesn't have to be elaborate. 3. contact the local newspaper and talk to the "Outdoor" or "Sportsman" writer. Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

The Great Canadian Travel Bug Race Every hour spent Geocaching is added to the end of your life.

There are four "No Finds" that were logged and there were probably another two to four that didn't log. I'd suggest you do a maintenance check on this one and find out why it can't be found. How do they get moose to cross at those yellow road signs?

My preyers and best wishes go out to those that have been effected, displaced, or made homeless. How do they get moose to cross at those yellow road signs?

As a matter of course, I always forget. In fact, if I ever did remember, I'd book myself for a MRI. How do they get moose to cross at those yellow road signs?

To be completely honest, I would not Geocache if there were no stats. Who needs all that fresh air and exercise? I don't need to go to interesting places I wouldn't go to otherwise. I'd probably take up golfing. How do they get moose to cross at those yellow road signs?

Use the Hotel's postal code and do a search of cashes using the zip code/postal code. I did it and there are many caches to choose from. Some within a 1 km. How do they get moose to cross at those yellow road signs?