nctreker
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NCTrekess and I had a great time looking for a few of the Rocky Mt caches as well. We didn't get started until almost 4:30 but still managed to find a nice variety of traditionals and micros. Of course no trip would have been complete without one DNF. Thanks for the great hides that have been put out in the area.
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We'll be in Rocky Mount Saturday as well. NCTrekess is graduating from NCWC. Hopefully, we'll manage a few caches in the area as well.
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I've been playing around with Bookmarks a bit and have worked together my top 10's in several categories. These are in the Raleigh-Durham area of NC.
My 10 Favorite Scenic Cache Hikes in the Triangle
My 10+ Favorite Micro Hides in the Triangle Area
My 10 Favorite Puzzle Caches in the Triangle Area
10 Most Difficult Caches in the Triangle Area
My 10 Favorite Triangle Area Virtual Caches
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I have one cache hidden is a very spooky place and its at various times been guarded by real spiders, snakes, and rats, but this log really has me baffled. I have to assume someone left this guardian, but nothing in the logbbook or online hints at who might have done it.
December 26, 2004 by kasapearson (65 found)
Yes, this is very cool! For some reason, I didn't plan ahead and bring proper search equipment on the walk. Left it in the car. The only thing I had was a tiny micro light with a red bulb. Those of you that have found this can imagine how much help that was! Anyway, had almost given up when I discovered there was an area I hadn't examined. Proceeded very slowly and timidly (remember, I didn't have "proper" equipment). The box is in great condition, but I found a most interesting "travel bug" inside the box: a live bat! I can't believe that it would have been able to squeeze itself into the box. Did somebody put it there? Did it fall into the box when somebody wasn't looking? He appeared to be "plump" enough that he hadn't been trapped there. Or if he was trapped, it hadn't been very long. Anyway, he wasn't moving around much. Almost like he was hibernating. I tossed him out to an area away from the cache. I don't think he'll return. Again, I can't believe it would be possible for him to squeeze himself into the box. I took nothing from the cache (except the bat), and left a furry "Thing" doll. TFTC.
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I'm already a PM and enjoy the features that are available. There are a few features that would make it more valuable to me and I think would encourage others to join.
1. Maps with toggle ability. I'd love to have the ability from a map page to toggle caches I've found on and off. Would also like have checkbox availibility to only see certain cache types on a map.
2. Stats. I admit I like comparing stats. It would be great to see them on both macro and micro levels much like the way caches are listed; overall, by country, by state, by city. (I would even be okay if they were only updated weekly or bi-weekly)
3. Directional PQ's, or PQ's between locations.
4. Watched item notifications available in a single daily email with subsections for caches and TB's.
I realize some of these can be done with 3rd party packages and others may not be feasible to implement, but it is a wishlist.
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Got a pair of night vision googles from the Missus this year. Not sure how they will work on those after dark caches, but thus far I've had a blast spotting animal eyes in the woods while hiking. Amazing how many critters are watching you walk through the woods at night.
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When I began hiding caches it was to bring people to an area rich in history that didn't get very many visitors. I wanted to bring people to a town that had a hidden history that was fast disappearing and in danger of being forgotten.
Later after finding more caches, I began to to place caches that would both provide interesting sites and challenge finders to think outside the box. I do try to toss in a mix of both challenging hides and hides that are family friendly.
One interesting aspect of living in an area with several prolific cachers and finders is that the bar is constantly being raised. One person's idea breeds an offshoot from another and another which keeps the ideas and caches fresh. I find the evolving challenges of both finding and places caches in this environment very exciting.
I think after awhile it becomes second nature when visiting any area to think in terms of "would this be an interesting spot to support a cache".
In answer to would I buy a prepackaged cache, I probably wouldn't since i enjoy toying with different methods of cammo on my caches. But there is always exceptions and I did win a prestocked cache at an event in Newport News that I placed in keeping with its theme.
Plus as others have said... I love reading the logs.
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Had an interesting encounter on Music City Audition #9 Civic Center View. Here is my log entry concerning the incident.
Decided after a successful Fletch find to head over to this one since the storm had moved past. Spent about 45 minutes searching when Raleigh's finest showed up. Next 10 minutes were spent explaining geocaching while his car sat in the middle of McDowell street. He was very nice but very suspicious. I showed my GPS, my logsheet, my drivers license, my blood donor card. He finally just shrugged and said okay but did warn this area was being watched. By this time I could attest to that. There were folks standing on the sidewalk watching, standing on the parking deck watching, siting at stoplights watching. I decided retreat was the best course of action at this point. I'm going to let this one cool down awhile before I revisit.
I made it back a couple of weeks later and found the cache. Wimseyguy has several hides in downtown Raleigh that keep you looking over your shoulder for both muggles and officers.
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This is certainly one of the more unusual logs I've had. Noticed it on Forbidden Tower this morning.
Yes, this is very cool! For some reason, I didn't plan ahead and bring proper search equipment on the walk. Left it in the car. The only thing I had was a tiny micro light with a red bulb. Those of you that have found this can imagine how much help that was! Anyway, had almost given up when I discovered there was an area I hadn't examined. Proceeded very slowly and timidly (remember, I didn't have "proper" equipment). The box is in great condition, but I found a most interesting "travel bug" inside the box: a live bat! I can't believe that it would have been able to squeeze itself into the box. Did somebody put it there? Did it fall into the box when somebody wasn't looking? He appeared to be "plump" enough that he hadn't been trapped there. Or if he was trapped, it hadn't been very long. Anyway, he wasn't moving around much. Almost like he was hibernating. I tossed him out to an area away from the cache. I don't think he'll return. Again, I can't believe it would be possible for him to squeeze himself into the box. I took nothing from the cache (except the bat), and left a furry "Thing" doll.
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That is one of the most positive articles I've read yet on geocaching. It's apparent the western NC geocachers are developing some great relationships with the local communities. Keep up the good work!!
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It always tough when a hobby turns into a job. You've brought a lot of joy into caching with the staffs. They are truly works of art. I always look forward to attending events where you and the Princess of Darkness show up. There invariably is a line of folks wanting to oogle and test your hiking sticks. Of course my wife is now going to ride me hard for procrastinating on her Christmas hiking staff.
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Congrats fellow team CHB'er. And best wishes tackling a couple of 5/5's this weekend in the NC mountains. Hope you make it back to the triangle area safe and sound for a true 1K celebration.
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Sorry for the late response but just spotted the topic. Some of my favorites in the immediate Raleigh area are:
Traditionals
Serpentine Cliffs - fairly long hike
Falls Dam Redux - beautiful lake view
Pinnacle Gardens. - interesting historical site
Micros
Tunnel Vision - devious
See da cedar - devious
Have fun enjoy the adventure - devious
Pine cones and Holly Berries. -devious
Black Thing #1 - devious
hmmmmm I seem redundant on these descriptions.
Multi
White Oak Multi - great hike along a greenway
Milo's Garden - really unique concept
Old Forest of Tom Bombadil - long hike through some beautiful areas
Caches that force you to adjust your thinking
Alexander's Ragtime Cache - this one gets alot of DNF's
Method to my madness - unusual.
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I'd say the scariest cache I've done to date has been Tube Torcher . It does force you to face your phopias and overcome those "there is no way I'm gonna......" moments. Its not supernatural scary, just primal fear scary.
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My cache names come from a variety of methods. Most often its the location or what I wish to draw attention to that helps create the name. Original Deacon, Forbidden Tower. Other times I've had the cache name in mind and sought a suitable place to make it fit. 'Tis the Season, Earth Wind Fire Water. Ocassionally, I've used the cache name as a clue. Secret of the Rainbow, Paint the Town
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Is this what they call a geocaching member?
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Our first photo of the yellow jeep FTF ejection seat. Guaranteed to vault you over other cachers.
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After the trampling I've seen around some cache sites, I'm not sure you'd have a yard left to mow.
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I feel honored I was able to witness a couple of 1K finders reach their milestones on the same day at the same cache. Attaboys to both Nittany Dave and Wimseyguy.
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I've noticed more 35mm micro containers being put in places my hands will not fit. So far I've used the scrape the hands raw method, the drag it out with a stick method, and the give up and go home method. I've found my leatherman doesn't open wide enough to grip a 35mm and it often won't fit in very small open spaces either. I was curious how others are handling these type caches. Is there a special tool you carry for just such situations?
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The event is being held just a few miles south of Raleigh and Cary. Both cities have plenty of hotels. Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina so there are museums, resturants, nightclubs, etc. in the area as well. There are also alot of caches.
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If you can make it to central North Carolina on June 26th there is an event planned there.
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Found this CCC on ebay. Sounds great for a multi.
These have been popping up like wildfire in this area. I used to carry binoculars with me in my backpack. I've now had to resort to a magnifying glass.
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i would like to be able to remove from the map, not just uncheck, all my finds/hides.
I second this request. I'd like to be able to toggle my finds on or off, rather than checkmarking them.
New To Geocaching... Living In The Triangle (nc)
in South and Southeast
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Welcome to caching in the triangle area. I think you'll find several families with small children who cache regularly. I recommend joining the following groups. You'll get a real feel for the local caching scene from the messages posted there.
Triangle Area Geocachers
NC Geocachers