vagabond Posted December 6, 2005 Posted December 6, 2005 I took my nephew out for his first cache weekend and he is TOTALLY excited about it. Does anyone know of a cache group in Ventura he can contact? Thanks. Have a GREAT DAY I don't know of a group, but there are a lot of cachers up there You might try here .socalgrocachers Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted December 8, 2005 Author Posted December 8, 2005 HA! B.R.A.!!! I was just thinking the SAME thing! Quote
Cruising_Adventuring Posted December 9, 2005 Posted December 9, 2005 At this pace we could throw a cache event for every new page we get in the forums!!! Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted December 9, 2005 Author Posted December 9, 2005 I LOVE events!!! Lots of food, crazy cachers, great food, awesome raffle prizes, delicious food, coin oogling...did I mention the fantastic food??? Well, just you wait, Mandy'sMom and I will be having the 2nd Annual Big Bear Cache Bash next summer. Prepare to eat! Quote
Tandemaniacs Posted December 10, 2005 Posted December 10, 2005 ....Prepare to eat and prepare for Big Bear's 2nd coin. I got an amazing idea for the 2nd coin to be introduced at the Big Bear Cache Bash II, coming this summer. I will disclose my idea at the Pizza Party on Wednesday. See you all there soon! Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted December 13, 2005 Author Posted December 13, 2005 Don't forget this Wednesday, 12-14, is Pizza Night at Village Pizza, 6pm. Don't be a DNA (Did Not Attend). C YA! Quote
Cruising_Adventuring Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Pizza? PIZZA? But King Kong comes out on Wednesday!! How could you have scheduled PIZZA!, on such a sacred day? Quote
+HughesCrew Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 Hello, just wanted to say hi to the Big Bear cachers and am looking forward to skiing and caching this winter in your area Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted December 13, 2005 Author Posted December 13, 2005 WELCOME The_Nagual!!! Since we haven't had any REAL snow yet, you can cache just about everywhere It looks like Snow Summit has the two major runs open on man-made ice, *er...cough*... SNOW! Temps are 44-52 during the day, so dress accordingly. All caches are open, roads, too! Quote
Tandemaniacs Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 King Kong?!?! You can see it after the dinner party! jc always has a Kong size pizza event. Besides, when else would you be able to score yourself a Big Bear geocoin in trade?!?!? Quote
Cruising_Adventuring Posted December 13, 2005 Posted December 13, 2005 After!??? But I have to be the FIRST to see IT! Besides, what am I going to trade for to get a geocoin??? *rumages through pockets* Oh, I got it here is some lint.... Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted December 13, 2005 Author Posted December 13, 2005 hmmmm...thinking of KONG's belly button lint... At the end of the day, C_A, who's going to care WHEN you saw it??? So come have pizza and then see the hairy beast. Besides, even with all the smoke and mirrors, nothing beats the ORIGINAL KING KONG. Quote
Tandemaniacs Posted December 14, 2005 Posted December 14, 2005 JC, don't give C_A a hard time. I was like that when all the Star Wars movies came out. Then I had a kid. C_A must not have little ones. Just so you know, KK opens here in Big Bear that night. You can see it here, like I said, after dinner. Quote
Cruising_Adventuring Posted December 14, 2005 Posted December 14, 2005 JC, don't give C_A a hard time. I was like that when all the Star Wars movies came out. Then I had a kid. C_A must not have little ones. Just so you know, KK opens here in Big Bear that night. You can see it here, like I said, after dinner. me too, did you go to the 12:01 showing of episode 3? lol I didnt i was sick as a dog or i would of went... Your right about one thing though i dont have little kids (16?) lol what time is the pizza party, I might go if you can convince me... lol Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted December 15, 2005 Author Posted December 15, 2005 Thanks to all that came tonight Finally, faces other than the Tandemaniacs C_A, hope you enjoyed the movie Quote
Tinfoil Posted December 15, 2005 Posted December 15, 2005 I went caching up in Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear the first weekend in Dec. It was definitely cool and crisp out, and felt like winter was upon us, but boy did the trip make it feel like Christmas! Hot chocolate never tasted so good! Wish I could have joined you all for pizza last night! Tinfoil Quote
Cruising_Adventuring Posted December 15, 2005 Posted December 15, 2005 Thanks to all that came tonight Finally, faces other than the Tandemaniacs C_A, hope you enjoyed the movie King Kong rocked! lol Hope the pizza party was as good as King Kong (yeah right) lol....man I havent found a cache for like a 1 1/2 months! I gotta get out there... Quote
Tandemaniacs Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 Great to see everyone again and to share coins, even if JC was there. I'm sick on seeing you too. Glad you liked King Kong. I was FTF on JC's new cache. Yeah for me! Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted December 18, 2005 Author Posted December 18, 2005 Hi everyone! Is it snowing yet? I'm in San Francisco and it has been raining non-stop . Though I do love the rain, makes for miserable caching. Anyway, just wanted to say "Howdy" and see you next year Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted December 25, 2005 Author Posted December 25, 2005 Caching through the snow...on a one horse oh... I forgot, it hasn't snowed yet. Anyway, HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL GOOD CACHERS EVERYWHERE and BEST WISHES FOR A GRAND NEW YEAR Quote
+blonds run amuck Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 MERRY CHRISTMAS BIG BEAR>>>>MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING YOU LOTS OF COOL SWAG!! Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted December 26, 2005 Author Posted December 26, 2005 HI B.R.A! Hope you were a good girl for Santa.... heh. .heh... I shoulda brought my kayak up here in SF, it has been raining all week. Wish the preciptation would get to Big Bear. Hope you got some great SWAG yourself! Badgercacher Quote
+blonds run amuck Posted December 29, 2005 Posted December 29, 2005 Whats the forcast for the weekend? Caching in the snow?? Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted January 2, 2006 Author Posted January 2, 2006 Well, I have been here in San Francisco 3 weeks, it has rained everyday, only saw the sun twice, went caching two times, released one new Travel Bug and taught two newbies about geocaching. All in all, a great time, except for the rainy part...I'm heading home in a couple days and hope the snow waits til I get there. At least you don't have to shovel rain...See you soon... Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted January 4, 2006 Author Posted January 4, 2006 Ahh...HOME SWEET HOME! Looks like we had about 6" of snow. If all the storms from SF came down here we'd be under 10 feet for sure! I hope everyone is well and I'm looking forward to a fantastic caching NEW YEAR Quote
Tandemaniacs Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Hello fellow cachers, Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a safe and happy time partying. We 3 went to Palm Springs for the holiday and we didn't do any caching! Boo Hoo Snow on the ground is melting. There is still plenty here, but not everything is covered, so come, ski, cache. Quote
+WestCoastAdmin Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 Greetings Big Bear cachers! We are coming up from the Desert tomorrow (Wednesday) to spend 3 days in Big Bear. We'll be doing some 4 wheelin' and photography but will have time to bag some caches as well. Any recommendations for cool caches? And good restaurants? Thanks! D&J Quote
+dhsundance Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 Any recommendations for cool caches? And good restaurants? Thanks! D&J Well- I'm partial to my caches along the John Bull Trail called Ride the Bull 1, 2, & 3. Dave Quote
Tandemaniacs Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 If you are still checking this site while you are here in Big Bear, try these restraunts: Ichiban, Mandoline, Bailey's Coffe House (for Sandwiches), Nottinghams, Peppercorn, Stillwells. Looking for greasy spoon? Try Thelma's. Stay clear of Paoli's! Check the geocaches by me, Tandemaniacs. People love doing my Read the Sign cache. You have to think for that one. There are about 12 caches along the pedal path that runs on the north side of the lake. Start at the path trail head on Starvation Flats near the Elementary School. You're first cache is just after the new welcome wall. Wish I could cache with you, but it's my daughter's 3rd birthday on Thurs. Have fun! Quote
+blonds run amuck Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 FYI....... Bikedog down. I am extremely sad to report that Bikedog was critically injured in a motorcycle accident today and will not live through the night. For all of you who had the opportunity to know him, then your life is better for it. I personally had the chance to share many a weekend adventure with him and I will always remember him for the fun we had and the challenges we overcame. I will repost once the details of a memorial service are assembled. Howling Wolf Quote
+TFTC Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 We're coming up to Big Bear for one night in mid-to-late February - really to check out the area rather than grab a bunch of caches but... If you only had time to do a handful of caches, which ones would you recommend would give us the best feel for the area (assuming they aren't buried under snow by then)? Thanks for any suggestions! Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted January 17, 2006 Author Posted January 17, 2006 B.R.A., I just read on the SCG site about BikeDog. I was truly taken by his enthusiasm and joy. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you, his family and all San Diego Cachers. Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted January 17, 2006 Author Posted January 17, 2006 T.F.T.C., IF there is no snow, you can have fun along the Alpine Pedal Path, starting with Doug's Nut Here Anymore and ending with ( I think...) It's A Crock. Sorry, I don't have the GC numbers handy. That's a nice and EZ trail! Quote
+blonds run amuck Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 T.F.T.C., IF there is no snow, you can have fun along the Alpine Pedal Path, starting with Doug's Nut Here Anymore and ending with ( I think...) It's A Crock. Sorry, I don't have the GC numbers handy. That's a nice and EZ trail! It's been way too long since there has been a reply to this thread...are you all hibernating up there?? I spent the weekend there and the wether was cache perfect!! Also, the memorial Bikedog coin is now for sale $10 each with proceed to benefit Jerry's 13 year old daughter. And FINALLY....there has been more than 1000 visitors to this thread!~! Quote
+TFTC Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 We managed to visit your beautiful area last weekend! Unfortunately, the kids were so, uh, involved in "tubing" down the slopes, we only managed to snag three caches! But what was going on with the dam bridge? The good thing is that it got us to go around the north side of the lake twice! The bad thing is, well, you know. Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted February 17, 2006 Author Posted February 17, 2006 Glad you had a great time, TFTC! Ah yes, the dam bridge...well, a few days ago a gasoline tanker side-swiped some boulders while trying to avoid a vehicle that crossed over the double yellow. The boulders ripped out part of the tanker, spilling 1000's of gallons of gas. Fortunately, no one was hurt and no fire. Part of the road has to be repaved, so they say the road should re-open on Friday the 16th. Come back soon, doesn't look like any snow in our near future. Lots of caches to get. See ya! Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted February 18, 2006 Author Posted February 18, 2006 Insert foot...we had about 4-6-inches of snow last night, and it's snowing lightly as I write this. Luckily, MtnMammy and I got some caches yesterday before the storm. The news also says that Hwy. 18 between the dam and Boulder Bay is still closed, just in case anyone is coming up. Check roads, bring chains. Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted February 19, 2006 Author Posted February 19, 2006 Sunday morning...looks like we had another 3-inches of the fluffiest snow I've seen in 20 years! Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted February 25, 2006 Author Posted February 25, 2006 For anyone planning to visit Big Bear= the road between the dam and Boulder Bay is still closed due to the fuel spill. Most of the snow we just had has melted, so caches are ready and waiting! I hear we are due for a storm this Monday and Tuesday, so I'll keep you posted. Come up for some skiing and caching! Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted February 27, 2006 Author Posted February 27, 2006 Monday morning...I guess we are on STORM WATCH 2006, it's a little drizzely right now... Went to the Temecula Event II yesterday...it was FUN-TASTIC!!! So many pizzas and coins, saw some old faces and new...always good to have a FACE for those we read about. Temecula is a great area to cache in, I hope to return one day and spend more time. It's a beautiful area and the caches are very creative! Anyway, mark your calendars, Mandy'sMom and I are planning the 2nd Annual Big Bear Cache Bash for August 26th, 2006. I'll keep you posted if there are any changes, etc. Stay warm and dry! Quote
+ShowStop Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Anyway, mark your calendars, Mandy'sMom and I are planning the 2nd Annual Big Bear Cache Bash for August 26th, 2006. I'll keep you posted if there are any changes, etc. Our 4x4 club has a run planned in Big Bear the weekend before. Guess I'll be hitting the mountains two weekends in a row. Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted March 6, 2006 Author Posted March 6, 2006 Excellant, ShowStop! The altitude is good for you! Can I hitch a ride with anyone? You'd better make it to the event in any case. Road Update: 330 is still closed due to a landslide. Hwy. 18 between the dam and Boulder Bay is also still closed from the gasoline tanker incident. They had to excavate much deeper to remove the contaminated soil. Still NO snow, just rain... Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted March 11, 2006 Author Posted March 11, 2006 It's here! It's finally here!!! For all of those interested in skiing/boarding, we've had about a foot of snow so far today and it's the good kind! Not wet and heavy and slushy, this stuff is pretty good. Please check for road closures before coming. Both 38 and 18 the front way were closed today. Stay warm out there! Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted March 13, 2006 Author Posted March 13, 2006 It's a beautiful, sunny day in Big Bear, we had about 3-feet of great snow over the weekend. Makes for fantastic skiing and boarding, the caches will have to wait til Spring! Be safe and warm out there! Quote
Tandemaniacs Posted March 22, 2006 Posted March 22, 2006 JC- When is the next cacher's dinner at Village Pizza? Tomorrow or on th 29th? -Tandem wife Quote
+Badgerdawg Posted April 5, 2006 Author Posted April 5, 2006 Greetings from the mountains! It's been quite slow and uneventful up here as far as caching goes. Just yesterday, I was out at the park playing with my geo-pooch, looking forward to summertime caching. Today, I am trying to dig out over a foot of snow from this late storm. I tell ya, IT IS DUMPING up here! Just wanted to let all you skiing/boarders know. Be careful out there! On CITO day, April 22, I'll be down by Meadows Edge with trash bags at 9am, in case anyone wants to join me. Hope the snow has melted by then! See ya! Quote
+Silver Horde Posted April 6, 2006 Posted April 6, 2006 Bringing our kids up for some snowboarding Sunday and hope to do some caches while we are up that way. Any reccomendations. I have done a pocket query but a word from the wise is worth so much more!! ttfn Jane aka Silver Horde Quote
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