Ape Cache

October 2, 2005

I'll be traveling from New England to the Seattle area and am looking to do the WA APE cache on October 10th. Any local geocachers interested in meeting to do this together?

3.8k · October 2, 2005

I'll be traveling from New England to the Seattle area and am looking to do the WA APE cache on October 10th. Any local geocachers interested in meeting to do this together?

It so happens that This Thread is about this very thing.

October 2, 2005

Thanks - I saw that. They already went APE on Sept. 10th and I was still in New England at that time. I' like to do this on Oct. 9th.

Edited October 2, 2005 by Nerves

October 5, 2005

I guess I have no takers for this cache. If anyone decides they want to go you can email or PM me before Saturday. It would be great to have some company!

2.8k · October 5, 2005

Don't give up hope yet.

I'm still on the 'more than 50% chance of going' side of the fence. But as Recdiver said in the other thread, we don't walk real rast (his knees and my knee and sometimes foot), so if you're willing to take a nice leasurely walk, I'm sure we're there.

PM saying the same thing is on the way.

October 5, 2005

Sounds fine. I'll be visiting friends the morning of the 10th in Federal Way. I figure the starting point for the caches is about an hour's drive or more. What about meeting around 11 a.m.? Would that be good? I might be able to make it sooner - like 10 a.m. if that's better.

Also, check out this post:

if you all do go after the APE cache, I hope you'll not only get the caches at the east end of the tunnel (Iron Horse (east)), the west end of the tunnel (Iron Horse), but also the two placed in the tunnel - Bloody Fingers, Birty Diapers - and my relatively new cache, only found by two cachers - Old Bald Bison. Good luck and enjoy! ps - the walk heading west is a lot chillier than the return trip east through the tunnel (at least both times I went).

peace, fishiam

1.6k · October 5, 2005

I'll probably be going. I'll check with my dad this afternoon.

2.8k · October 5, 2005

Yep, I saw that. I'm planning on getting them all. In fact, I've already agreed to replace the log in Iron Horse (East) for lucyand rickie.

I didn't know about the new one inside the tunnel until that post, so that's kind of neat. There are also others close that we can drive to and we'll see how that goes.

As for the time, earlier would definitely be better. It's going to take at least 2 hours (I assume) just doing the walk both ways. So if we could meet at 10am, that would get us to the parking lot about 11am. If you really want to meet later, we'll probably still have time, so what ever works best for you.

October 5, 2005

Don't know where you folks are coming from so let me know where we should all meet? I'll shoot for 10 a.m. Can you email me cell phone numbers just in case?

Looking forward to this!

2.8k · October 5, 2005

E-mail sent.

October 6, 2005

Allanon is going to pick a spot to meet at. Who's going for sure?

2.8k · October 6, 2005

Well, I can't find a P&R near 90 and 18, so I figure Under the Clock Tower is a good meeting point for parking. Then we'll go from there.

2.7k · October 6, 2005

Well, I can't find a P&R near 90 and 18, so I figure Under the Clock Tower is a good meeting point for parking. Then we'll go from there.

there is a park n ride at the Preston Exit off I90. Much closer to 18. Pepper had a micro there.

October 6, 2005

Well, I can't find a P&R near 90 and 18, so I figure Under the Clock Tower is a good meeting point for parking. Then we'll go from there.

there is a park n ride at the Preston Exit off I90. Much closer to 18. Pepper had a micro there.

Do you have the GC number?

October 6, 2005

Well, I can't find a P&R near 90 and 18, so I figure Under the Clock Tower is a good meeting point for parking. Then we'll go from there.

This works for me if we can't find the Preston park and ride. About 10 a.m.?

7.4k · October 6, 2005

This cache of nolenator's is located at the Preston Park and Ride:

Usual Meeting Spot

On another note, I have a USA geocoin in my inventory that wants to visit the APE cache. Any chance I can get it to one of you to take on this outing?

October 6, 2005

This cache of nolenator's is located at the Preston Park and Ride:

Usual Meeting Spot

On another note, I have a USA geocoin in my inventory that wants to visit the APE cache. Any chance I can get it to one of you to take on this outing?

Thanks Moun10Bike.

I don't know where you're located but am willing to meet you and take your Gocoin to the APE cache. I have a bunch of New England and European bugs to drop there as well. :unsure: I can meet you in Federal Way Sat or somewhere on the way to the APE cache on Sun.

Don't know which is the better way to I 90 from Federal Way. Would it be I 5, 167 or 18? Can someone give me an idea?

If I take 5 or 167 then we could meet at Usual Meeting Spot.

2.8k · October 6, 2005

M10B, I'm more than willing to pick up that coin from you this week. I think we're close (when I'm at work). I'll PM my numbers and schedule to you in a bit.

Nerves, I5 to I405 to I90 is probably the easiest. And 10am is a great time. :unsure:

October 6, 2005

OK - See you at Usual Meeting Spot 10 a.m.

Anonymous and Recdiver - are you going?

Edited October 6, 2005 by Nerves

October 6, 2005

T2A & I will be there. Allanon do you want to ride to at least the P-n-R with us?

Someone want to save me the search and tell me again what the round-trip hoofing comes to?

2.8k · October 6, 2005

If you want to pick me up, I'd be more than happy to ride. :unsure:

I think the RT walk for the tunnel and APE cache is between 5 and 6 miles.

1.1k · October 6, 2005

So, what's really going on?

W/O carefully pouring over every word in this thread it looks like there are two days mentioned:

Monday the 10th (first post in the thread)

Sunday the 9th (third post in the thread)

Also, if one was coming from the south, and not inclined to meet everyone at the P&R because they might be getting on i90 where 18 meets up... parking at the top of the mountain for this gem is... where?

I'll look for more info in a bit.

1.3k · October 6, 2005

If all other meetings fail, and you can get the Coin to HC's event on Saturday I can make sure it get's to Federal Way.

October 6, 2005

It is this Sunday the 9th of October.

I believe these are the parking coords for the start of the hike:

N47 23.523 W121 23.564

October 6, 2005

Nevermind.

Edited October 6, 2005 by Recdiver

7.4k · October 6, 2005

Allanon and I have conversed and I will hand the coin off to him at Simply Ear-Resistable. Thanks, Brian!

2.8k · October 6, 2005

Oh no...we may actually get to meet the C-Gal?!?! How cool is that! :unsure:

My pleasure M10B. Do you know if the coin wants to 'winter over' in the cache or just visit and keep moving?

7.4k · October 6, 2005

After getting to the APE cache, the coin's goal is up in the air. The TB description says, "The mission for this coin is to make it to the Mission 9 Tunnel of light Project A.P.E. geocache and from there, well, whever the wind might take me."

I feel badly for having had it in my hands for over a month, but at least it will be making it to its destination soon!

1.1k · October 6, 2005

Oh no...we may actually get to meet the C-Gal?!?! How cool is that!

Best bring some sort of protection. The rumor is that I'm a real b**** and have been known to consume cachers for lunch on a somewhat frequent basis.

:lol:

Seriously tho, Anon talked me into it. If I can justify losing a whole day of studying for an exam to hie myself off to parts unknown, AND it's not raining overmuch, I'll be there with a few Trolls in tow.

They wouldn't miss finding another APE for the world! (Ignore them if they complain!)

2.8k · October 6, 2005

The rumor is that I'm a real b****

I don't believe everything I hear...I'll judge for myself. :lol:

As for the weather, it's still saying that Sunday is supposed to be partly nice. :lol:

October 6, 2005

I'll pack some waterproof boots. How cold does it get in those parts? - meaning - the mountain area we're going to :lol:

Darn, thought I'd meet Moun10Bike!

Edited October 6, 2005 by Nerves

2.8k · October 6, 2005

I'll pack some waterproof boots. How cold does it get in those parts? - meaning - the mountain area we're going to

Darn, thought I'd meet Moun10Bike!

I'd bring warm boots, waterproof is up to you, and layers of clothing. It gets cold at night, and the wind may be pretty good even in the tunnel, but it should be mid 40's outside.

As for M10B, maybe if you promise to have treats (candy, pastries, geocoins, etc) at the park & ride where we meet, you could entice him there as well... :lol:

October 6, 2005

Hmmmmm...I have nothing but a TB from Finland and other TBs from New England no USA geocoins. I can buy some pastries if that will do the trick. :lol:

1.6k · October 6, 2005

Best bring some sort of protection. The rumor is that I'm a real b**** and have been known to consume cachers for lunch on a somewhat frequent basis.

:lol:

off to parts unknown

For some reason I read that as pants. :lol:

2.8k · October 6, 2005

For some reason I read that as pants.

Ahhhh...our boy is growing up... :lol: :lol:

2.5k · October 6, 2005

I'll pack some waterproof boots. How cold does it get in those parts? - meaning - the mountain area we're going to

Pass temps today were forecast in the high 40's. Remember this pass is only 3000 feet. It will be rather cool in the tunnel with the normal wind blowing. Most of the time that wind blows west to east so it will feel colder westbound. There is no reason to believe that the temperatures will cool down much more than today's forecast before Sunday. I was up at Stevens Pass yesterday and it was quite comfortable.

1.6k · October 6, 2005

For some reason I read that as pants.

Ahhhh...our boy is growing up...

Dunno what smilie to retort to that statement with so: :lol:

2.8k · October 7, 2005

So, is anyone wanting to take a picnic lunch along and eat at the half way point before coming back?...or should we not bother?

Do we want hot water for Chocolate or coffee in a thermos for the cold people?

Anon...I don't know where you are...do you have, or are you arranging, a ride to the meeting spot?

1.1k · October 7, 2005

I'll pack some waterproof boots. How cold does it get in those parts? - meaning - the mountain area we're going to

Pass temps today were forecast in the high 40's. Remember this pass is only 3000 feet. It will be rather cool in the tunnel with the normal wind blowing. Most of the time that wind blows west to east so it will feel colder westbound. There is no reason to believe that the temperatures will cool down much more than today's forecast before Sunday. I was up at Stevens Pass yesterday and it was quite comfortable.

Quite comfortable for YOU.

I've been freezing my bum off since... August 27th!

Brr!

1.1k · October 7, 2005

Best bring some sort of protection. The rumor is that I'm a real b****

Not going there nope nope, nope, nope

October 7, 2005

I'm probably going to bring a sandwich and a drink. Can't go more than a few hours without eating or I might get cranky

I keep thinking it's going to be real cold at the Pass.

You guys will laugh when I tell you the highest peak in RI is 800 feet. :lol: No, I'm not a native Rhode Islander...at one time I lived in Washington too.

So, we're meeting at the Park and Ride, right?

2.8k · October 7, 2005

I'm probably going to bring a sandwich and a drink. Can't go more than a few hours without eating or I might get cranky

I keep thinking it's going to be real cold at the Pass.

You guys will laugh when I tell you the highest peak in RI is 800 feet. No, I'm not a native Rhode Islander...at one time I lived in Washington too.

So, we're meeting at the Park and Ride, right?

I've also been to the eastern side of the country and I've seen what they call 'mountains'...

It's only October...it's not cold yet...don't worry...

Yes, meeting at the Preston park and ride at Nolenator's cache.

October 7, 2005

OK - See you all there!

2.8k · October 7, 2005

Have a safe trip and see you in a couple days!

October 7, 2005

Thanks - looking forward to this!

7.4k · October 7, 2005

If I can get the okay from my wife, I'll try to meet you guys at the Park and Ride just to say hello!

October 7, 2005

If I can get the okay from my wife, I'll try to meet you guys at the Park and Ride just to say hello!

YAY!

7.4k · October 7, 2005

If I'm not there before you all show up, go ahead and leave without me - I won't know until that morning if I can make it!

2.8k · October 7, 2005

M10B, you've got my cell number...you can always call one way or the other. <_<

1.6k · October 9, 2005

I will definitely be going on to this cache with you guys

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