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    A request to cache hiders: please be more specific on cache pages

    in General geocaching topics

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    Take the time to reseach the hide. Rules, Regulations, Hours, History, anything relevant to add when you submit the new cache. It makes the experience much more enjoyable. It does take some effort but just think of the reward you get from happy cachers that pay you compliments on that effort time and again for months after that. Isn't that the reward enough for that effort?

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    Caching with animals

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    It's not that they can't hop over trees, it is that we can't let them run unleashed (most parks have leash laws anyway) so if we have to bushwack much the leashes have a tendency to get tangled. We use couplers too (a MUST with 4), and that helps, but it took a little bit for the pairs to learn to work together, and not straddle every tree. They do fine on the open parts of the trails though.

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    Caches near Army or Naval Bases??

    in General geocaching topics

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    I work on a base and have planted near but not THAT near NOR do I WANT too in these times of trouble. Leave caching to the woods and parks and NOT in other spots that you may not want other cachers to stumble into. It is a courtesy to your fellow cachers NOT to lead them into a situation they may have to explain themselves out of in their innocence and the hiders ignorance.

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    Caching with animals

    in General geocaching topics

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    We used to run a Greyhound Rescue agency so we go caching with our three Greyhounds and 1 Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound). We generally try to make sure they have the same comforts as us and consult Terrain before striking out for caches with the pooches. We made the mistake one time. In a snow squall bushwhacking with the dogs and lifting them over downed trees taught us to make SURE to check the terrain before deciding if they are going along are not. They are a pleasure to have on the hike and seem to enjoy the hiking more than us.

    My wife and the gang:

    http://community.webshots.com/photo/61193506/61289661uBOVzv

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    Don't hide your cache in a hollow tree

    in General geocaching topics

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    We had a hide that we had to repair because of a critter and they were not in a hole or hollowed out tree. I know that is not the point of this amusing thread which basically comes down to two things and both rely on common sense and most of us have that.

     

    1. Hollowed out places are cool and if the churns of life start to destroy that place we can always relocate or archive our cache.

     

    2. Use a stick and reach with it first.

     

    It ain't rocket science!

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    Enough freakin' snow already!!

    in Northeast

    Posted

    like we have had here this winter in Southern Maryland. It adds to the challenge. Of course the most we have had is four inches so never enough to bury the cache. Of course I do not believe I would want to cache in snow over a foot.

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    Milestones in Maryland

    in Northeast

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    Congratulations to Klause Von Kuhn for his 50th hide and 100th find and Crashmore for hitting the double century mark too yesterday. All were on our power caching trip to Southern Maryland and visted many of the Last Lap Gang hides. There were accompanied by Lakemaster and Cadet Boy on the trip and they made an incredible 15 stops yesterday in the snow.

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    Investing

    in Northeast

    Posted

    we went caching with yiprip in Pennsylvania a month ago and yiprip's wife made it all the way down a pretty steep hill. Most of the time, like all of us, on her behind. She got up at the bottom and took three steps tripped and fell and cut her knee. She was a trooper though. She went on to do two more caches that day and the last was a fairly long hike in frigid tempartures.

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    Space Shuttle COLUMBIA explodes over Texas

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I was putting my boots on and my son and I were getting ready to go hide our USA- All The Way cache to honor patriotism in a memorial park for veterans killed in the great wars. I surfed to CNN to get a weather report since they were calling for snow in Pennsylvania. Of course the tragedy unfolded in front of us. My son and I talked it over and decided to hide the cache in honor and memory of the seven astronauts who lost their lives. I agree with davros's thoughts completely. There would be no Geocaching if not for the endevour of a brave and talented few.

     

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=53026

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    DC Visit in Feb

    in Northeast

    Posted

    I am not a super fan of virtuals but DC is loaded with them. You can walk around DC and literally pick up 20 finds in a couple of hours and lots of emailing for proof. The Bethesda/Montgomery County area has a lot of traditional caches.

    My own county St. Mary's has a lot of neat caches with great items for kids and they are well stocked and new. Disadvantage is it is about an hour an a half drive southeast from Bethesda. You should have quite a few great caches near where you are staying. Have fun and have a great trip.

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    how many sattalights are there?

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by The Leprechauns:

    quote:
    Originally posted by dave and jaime:

    what happens to the 'junk' birds? are there any plans to scuttle them or send them of into space etc?

    No. Under FCC regulations, the idle satellites are dedicated for use by Elvis Presley. He can communicate with fans, and also track the precise location of all Elvis impersonators worldwide. When an Elvis has left the building, he'll know the coordinates within +- 20 feet. This is the so-called EPS, or Elvis Positioning System.

     

    x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x

    If there's no accounting for stupidity, then why do I need to file a tax return?

     

    Too much now that cracked me up! EPS -- good one!

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

    cache maintenance

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    and to the best of our ability leave anything in that was placed. Most of ours are a theme of one kind or another but we do not loose sleep if people veer from the theme. Most cachers are respectful of themes and TNLN if they do not have an appropriate trade.

     

    Wags, Russ & Erin

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