+Team Noltex Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Mark you calendars now for the first ever Anderson Island Mini Cache Event and Party Excuse There are currently 18 caches on the island and one at the Steilacoom ferry landing, but there will probably be more by the event. You'll finally have the excuse you need to get out to Anderson Island. Post a note or a "Will Attend" on the cache page so we can plan on how many will be there. Bring the dogs, kids, in-laws - everyone is welcome! Jeff & Kristie Team Noltex Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 This would have been an interesting excursion...but it's the same weekend as the WSGA Campout in Wenatchee, and that's where I'll be. Have a great time though... Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 We might make this one, but Inmywoods and I have a lot going on. Wedding to attend down in Columbia River gorge area the following weekend, etc. Quote Link to comment
+JavaDuck Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I plan on attending, even though I have found most of the caches on the island. There are a few I've yet to find, but hey I love a reason to attend a geocaching party. Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 (edited) Mark you calendars now for the first ever Anderson Island Mini Cache Event and Party Excuse There are currently 18 caches on the island and one at the Steilacoom ferry landing, but there will probably be more by the event. You'll finally have the excuse you need to get out to Anderson Island. Post a note or a "Will Attend" on the cache page so we can plan on how many will be there. Bring the dogs, kids, in-laws - everyone is welcome! Jeff & Kristie Team Noltex Darn.... the same day as the WSGA Campout I would really love to make this but... Edited June 28, 2005 by Right Wing Wacko Quote Link to comment
+Team Noltex Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 Looks like about a dozen cachers so far and a few maybe's. We're still planning on adding a few more caches to help make a respectable caching day of it. See you all there! Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Unless our vacation dates change (all depends on Mr WD's busy work schedule)we are planning on making it to this event. Sounds like fun! Quote Link to comment
+LittleBlue Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Sounds fun to me if I can make it. Quote Link to comment
+Palm Grunt Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Count us in for the event. We will be coming up from Portland to attend. Palm Grunt Quote Link to comment
+GrnXnham Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 (edited) We are coming as long as Kristie promises to make those little green bean and bacon wrapped yummy things again. Edited July 27, 2005 by GrnXnham Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I will be there, probibly looking to carpool from the eastside as well. Quote Link to comment
+Team Noltex Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 A zipped .gpx file of the first draft caches has been added to the page. Several more caches will likely be added. As soon as I can figure out how to do it, I'll add a cache route to the page. If not, we'll hand them out Saturday morning. It will likely be 20-25 caches, including the wicked hard sir2u puzzles. The forcast looks like good weather so far for the weekend. The cache route goes by our house on the island very early, so if there's something you want to drop off, like food, cars, excess money or whatever , it will be available. Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Hey Everybody! This sounds like fun. Anybody else out there thinking of going that hasn't signed up? We are still planning on being there. Cool that you have added more caches. We are going to start the puzzles this week. See Ya! Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 (edited) I thought I would post this question here just in case someone else was wondering. Looking at the ferry schedule it states what time the ferry LEAVES Steilacoom and what time it DEPARTS Anderson. It's not clear on how long the ride is. I am assuming it is the same ferry and it must run back and forth every half an hour. In that case I am guessing we take the 9:00 if we are to meet in the parking lot at 9:30 on Anderson??? I'm used to the BIG guys running and wasn't sure about this smaller type. Gads! If I have trouble figuring this out you can imagine where I'm at figuring out the 4 1/2 star sir2u puzzles on the Island! Oh, I also noticed that you must be in positon with your tickets 20 minutes before boarding. Donna (WD) Edited August 18, 2005 by Wienerdog Quote Link to comment
+Team Noltex Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Yes, you need to be on the 9:00 ferry. The ferry ride is approximately 20 min. long. There is a large parking area just after you debark. We will meet there at approx. 9:30. To be certain you will be on the 9:00 ferry, we would recommend being in line more like 45 min-1 hr. ahead of sailing, as the ferry can be busy on weekends in the summer. Purchase tickets in the building down by the dock. (You need your tickets in hand when you board.) The entire first 2 lanes + about 6 or 8 cars from lane 3 will fit on the ferry. If you miss that ferry, the next ferry is at 10:20 and also stops at Ketron Is. before going to Anderson Island. As far as the pirate puzzles, we may be able to give you a hint/nudge if needed. Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 As far as the pirate puzzles, we may be able to give you a hint/nudge if needed. Thanks for supplying that information on the ferry. We sure don't want to miss it! We are almost done with the four 4* puzzles. We did need some very helpful hints to accomplish that task. Whew! Talk about hard. Still working on ohjoys! 4* puzzle. This is how I looked trying to solve the puzzles. By tommorrow I should be starting to look like this. Ms. WD Quote Link to comment
+Team Noltex Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 The last cache was just approved (THANK YOU Team Misguided!) and the final cache list has been posted, along with the route, driving directions and a map. Ohjoy!'s new puzzle cache "The Landlubber's Revenge" has also been added on the route with a stop in what she tells me is the general area. Good luck with this one, cuz we haven't been able to solve it yet either! We will have an FRS radio on channel 2 if you need to contact us on the island. Email us if you want a cellphone number. Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Ohjoy!'s new puzzle cache "The Landlubber's Revenge" has also been added on the route with a stop in what she tells me is the general area. Good luck with this one, cuz we haven't been able to solve it yet either! We decoded the first part. Now we don't know what to do with it either! Quote Link to comment
+AnalogDog Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I am coming down from S Snohomish county, and am looking for riders. I will be bringing my canoe down for the attack on the Eagle's Lair. Rob Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I am coming down from S Snohomish county, and am looking for riders. I will be bringing my canoe down for the attack on the Eagle's Lair. Rob If you want to swing a little east I would take a ride if offered. we could meet in Bellevue at the PNR we used for the P&C mountain marsh. Say 7? Quote Link to comment
+AnalogDog Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I am coming down from S Snohomish county, and am looking for riders. I will be bringing my canoe down for the attack on the Eagle's Lair. Rob If you want to swing a little east I would take a ride if offered. we could meet in Bellevue at the PNR we used for the P&C mountain marsh. Say 7? I sent you an email Andrew. And lets plan on the NE70th P&R not too far from where you live, OK? Any others, it looks like we will be coming down 405. Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Sounds good. See you then. Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Ohjoy!'s new puzzle cache "The Landlubber's Revenge" has also been added on the route with a stop in what she tells me is the general area. Good luck with this one, cuz we haven't been able to solve it yet either! We decoded the first part. Now we don't know what to do with it either! Got this one last night. My head is 'PUZZLED' enough for awhile. Ms. WD Quote Link to comment
+Team Noltex Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Last post before I leave for the island. For those who haven't been on Anderson Island previously, there is a general store there that is fairly well stocked with most anything you'd need. They also have fuel, but you can probably imagine the prices. We'll be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, and drinks. If you can, bring a salad, dessert or whatever. It can be dropped off at our place early in the day, located at the event coords. Potato salad half the day in 80 degree weather = Quote Link to comment
+notchcat2 Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 (edited) The "event" is tomorrow.... do you accept late invitees? We've never done a Cash-machine but would really be interested in this as it sounds like a lot of fun. Are kids welcome also? We cache with our 3 - ages 9, 7 and 4. Did I happen to mention we have "accumulated" 2 WJTB we would like to share??? Edited August 20, 2005 by notchcat2 Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 (edited) The "event" is tomorrow.... do you accept late invitees? We've never done a Cash-machine but would really be interested in this as it sounds like a lot of fun. Are kids welcome also? We cache with our 3 - ages 9, 7 and 4. Did I happen to mention we have "accumulated" 2 WJTB we would like to share??? I think you would be more than welcome. We are meeting in the parking lot on Anderson Island at 9:30 am. Which means you should take the 9:00 ferry. And that means you need to be there early 8:00 or 8:15 to get in line. If you go to the very first post on this thread and click on the Anderson Island cache machine it explains most everything. Yes, as you can see Team Noltex said everbody is welcome. Kids, dogs, inlaws. I think they said inlaws! Hope you can make it! Edited August 20, 2005 by Wienerdog Quote Link to comment
+notchcat2 Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Thank you, Weinerdog! We appreciate your insight and hope to make it tomorrow! Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 This was a wonderful event! One of our favorites by far. What a great group of people to spend the day with. All the caches were fun. Nothing "lame" there. I think there are about 25 of them on the Island now. A special thanks to Team Noltex for setting this up. It was kind of you to open up your beautiful home to us and BBQ'ing all those yummy burgers and dogs. You guys did a great job putting this together. Including the gpx. file and route maps. Sir2u.... your puzzles are just amazing. Truly! Thanks for coming along with us on some of the caches. Ohjoy! ..... you make a great watergirl. Thanks for your time. Anyone that wants a fun day of caching, just hop on the ferry at Stelacoom and take a short ride over. I recommend working sir2u's and ohjoy's puzzles some time in advance! Thanks all. It was a most wonderful day! Quote Link to comment
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