+TrailGators Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 So, who is starting to think about carpooling yet? I will probably come down the 67 and then out the 8 so I could meet people anywhere in there.... OK, I'd like to hit SCC #3, #4 and #16 then hit Bear Valley then Proctor Valley Monster at dark. I can split off for Bear Valley so you guys can complete the SCC caches... I'd be coming down the 15 to the 8. I could zig over to 67 and come down that way too... Drats - too bad this is Thanksgiving day instead of one of the three following days! We have to be in Carlsbad by 1. I can't go on Turkey Day either! I prefer to go on 11/25 or 11/26! Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 BTW how did you change the icons? I made a map of all my finds for my profile page and wanted to change the icons and hide the text, but couldn't see the option to do that in Google Earth.... I'd be happy to share my Google Earth experience under the SD Banter topic so as to not drive all the SCCC info off this page before Thursday! But the bad news is that I had to write a program to do that. If you know any programming languages that can manipulate a text file, you can do it too. You're right, the Banter site is a better place to cover stuff like that! Quote Link to comment
+smilinglady13 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 So, who is starting to think about carpooling yet? I will probably come down the 67 and then out the 8 so I could meet people anywhere in there.... OK, I'd like to hit SCC #3, #4 and #16 then hit Bear Valley then Proctor Valley Monster at dark. I can split off for Bear Valley so you guys can complete the SCC caches... I'd be coming down the 15 to the 8. I could zig over to 67 and come down that way too... Drats - too bad this is Thanksgiving day instead of one of the three following days! We have to be in Carlsbad by 1. I can't go on Turkey Day either! I prefer to go on 11/25 or 11/26! You say the time and I will come and finish the ones I dont get done on Turkey day. Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I've done the SCC caches, but I might join you just for the fun. One more thing you need to add to your supplies is a good pair of gloves. Gaiters would be a good idea for SCC #16. Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 (edited) I've done the SCC caches, but I might join you just for the fun. One more thing you need to add to your supplies is a good pair of gloves. Gaiters would be a good idea for SCC #16. Trail gaiters? I guess that rules out wearing shorts....or I'll skip that one if it's too narly. However, I've carved up my legs plenty of times bushwhacking! Edited November 21, 2005 by TrailGators Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 You say the time and I will come and finish the ones I dont get done on Turkey day. We're going to try to make it Thursday - is there a sequence planned in case anyone is running late? And are these caches kid friendly (sounds like they would definitely be educational)? Would anyone like to plan a return trip on Friday or Saturday to do Bear Valley and any straggler SCCC's? Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 You say the time and I will come and finish the ones I dont get done on Turkey day. We're going to try to make it Thursday - is there a sequence planned in case anyone is running late? And are these caches kid friendly (sounds like they would definitely be educational)? Would anyone like to plan a return trip on Friday or Saturday to do Bear Valley and any straggler SCCC's? I'd like to do the Bear Valley/Pine Valley caches on Friday or Saturday! Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 This is what P.T. and I used for the Bear Valley caches: Not that I necessarily recommend it . . . Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 This is what P.T. and I used for the Bear Valley caches: Not that I necessarily recommend it . . . Hopefully we can go wherever TrailGators can since our truck is similar to his. But that's encouraging! Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Chuy! Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 (edited) The cache requiring the longest hike (about 1.5 miles RT) on the Bear Valley Loop is Dream State. Mtn bike or motorcycle will make it. But first, you gotta solve a tough puzzle. I'm sure QDMan won't mind if I offer some assistance; but, I gotta solve it again - hey Flagman... I made the loop with no problems on my 2WD stock height Nissan p'up. The trails are smoother than the Palomar Devide and I took my Corolla up there. Edited November 21, 2005 by Chuy Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 The cache requiring the longest hike (about 1.5 miles RT) on the Bear Valley Loop is Dream State.Mtn bike or motorcycle will make it. But first, you gotta solve a tough puzzle. I'm sure QDMan won't mind if I offer some assistance; but, I gotta solve it again - hey Flagman... I made the loop with no problems on my 2WD stock height Nissan p'up. The trails are smoother than the Palomar Devide and I took my Corolla up there. I'll start dreaming of “opening and closing a zipper” and “working as a bartender” tonight so I can hopefully solve that one! Quote Link to comment
+smilinglady13 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 You say the time and I will come and finish the ones I dont get done on Turkey day. We're going to try to make it Thursday - is there a sequence planned in case anyone is running late? And are these caches kid friendly (sounds like they would definitely be educational)? Would anyone like to plan a return trip on Friday or Saturday to do Bear Valley and any straggler SCCC's? I was thinkin' ( and that is where I might have gone wrong!! ) that we could start with number 3 as it requires the ladder and the ladder will be there early, then move to #9, then 1, 6 sort of following the flow. I have done the part of Bear Valley that goes from Pine Valley exit but need to do the other side of the locked gate so would be happy to do that Thurs or Fri. I was supposed to be out of town but that fell through at the last minute so I am going to do geocaching and hopefully some 4 wheel driving while I geo cache so any of you wanting a group on Fri or Sat just post the day and time and I will be there with my trusty Jeep and GPS. Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 Got back from Joshua Tree and found a new thread for San Diego. Thanksgiving morning meet at Sandy Creek Cowboy Cache #3 ......please bring a ladder.........course we only need one but one is hard to get these days OOPS.....meet at 7am.......that will give us time to get some and get out of there for turkey later on. EVERYONE IS WELCOME, YOUNG AND OLD. Just putting this out again so it's on the current page. I believe Chuy is bringing a 12' ladder and hopefully is brave enough to use it We're hoping to make it - but it's a long drive for us and 7am... But we're planning on trying. Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 You say the time and I will come and finish the ones I dont get done on Turkey day. We're going to try to make it Thursday - is there a sequence planned in case anyone is running late? And are these caches kid friendly (sounds like they would definitely be educational)? Would anyone like to plan a return trip on Friday or Saturday to do Bear Valley and any straggler SCCC's? I was thinkin' ( and that is where I might have gone wrong!! ) that we could start with number 3 as it requires the ladder and the ladder will be there early, then move to #9, then 1, 6 sort of following the flow. I have done the part of Bear Valley that goes from Pine Valley exit but need to do the other side of the locked gate so would be happy to do that Thurs or Fri. I was supposed to be out of town but that fell through at the last minute so I am going to do geocaching and hopefully some 4 wheel driving while I geo cache so any of you wanting a group on Fri or Sat just post the day and time and I will be there with my trusty Jeep and GPS. Here is a map of the area with some of the caches: I think SCC #3, then La Fantasma, then #9, then SCC #6, then Bob's Cache, then SCC #8, then SCC #4 would be one way to proceed. SCC #1 is a hike. It is beautiful, but the others are closer to the road. Another option would be to do the ones right close to SCC #3 then drive all the way to SCC #12 and do caches on the way back out to the Interstate on the way back home to turkey dinner . . . Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 Here's the SCC Cache listing again: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, No. 13, No. 16 Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Okay, I'll go first. How about tackling "Lawson 4" Tuesday, November 29 or Wednesday, November 30 . . . weather permitting. Just a reminder, in case this thread has been moving too quickly I'm adding a map of the caches in the area of Lawson #4. There are four easy ones near there as well as the four on the mountain. The hike is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 29 . . . and, no, we will not be meeting at 7 a.m. More like 9 a.m. Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 (edited) My two cents... I would save #3 for last just in case someone falls off the ladder. That way you get to bag all the caches before that happens.... #1 is a pretty good hike and is not funny like the others. It is basically a normal cache. So if I were you I'd save that one for the end and do it if you had time... Edited November 21, 2005 by TrailGators Quote Link to comment
+smilinglady13 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 My two cents... I would save #3 for last just in case someone falls off the ladder. That way you get to bag all the caches before that happens.... #1 is a pretty good hike and is not funny like the others. It is basically a normal cache. So if I were you I'd save that one for the end and do it if you had time... I was thinking we would do #3 first while we HAD a ladder. The ladder people are only around for a bit. Thanks Miragee for your lineup. That sounds like a good plan. I will have to copy it off or of course I will forget. Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 My two cents... I would save #3 for last just in case someone falls off the ladder. That way you get to bag all the caches before that happens.... #1 is a pretty good hike and is not funny like the others. It is basically a normal cache. So if I were you I'd save that one for the end and do it if you had time... I was thinking we would do #3 first while we HAD a ladder. The ladder people are only around for a bit. Thanks Miragee for your lineup. That sounds like a good plan. I will have to copy it off or of course I will forget. OK then....forget one of my cents and make it my one cent! Quote Link to comment
+duganrm Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Sounded like your Turkey Day thing for the SCC caches is a go and on Friday or Saturday (TBD) we are trying to do another group thing for the Bear Valley caches! Edited November 22, 2005 by TrailGators Quote Link to comment
+duganrm Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Sounded like your Turkey Day thing for the SCC caches is a go and on Friday or Saturday (TBD) we are trying to do another group thing for the Bear Valley caches! and what happened to Otay/Proctor Valley? Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 and what happened to Otay/Proctor Valley? I think TrailGators idea of doing that after the Bear Valley ones would be good (assuming we don't start at 7am THAT day! ) Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) and what happened to Otay/Proctor Valley? I think TrailGators idea of doing that after the Bear Valley ones would be good (assuming we don't start at 7am THAT day! ) 7AM... I was thinking that we could meet at some Park&Ride around 8AM and then head down....maybe get there around 9AM......how's that sound? Oh yeah, Proctor would be the last stop! Edited November 22, 2005 by TrailGators Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 The Dillon Dad has been given the oakey dokey from the Dillon Boss to run Bear Creek on Saturday. I plan on trying to start my run at 7am. if i finish that...on to the Sandy Creek caches i haven't done. have to be home by 3pm for birthday party setup. Any takers? Will be driving the 4x4 with room for 5. Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 and what happened to Otay/Proctor Valley? I think TrailGators idea of doing that after the Bear Valley ones would be good (assuming we don't start at 7am THAT day! ) whats wrong with 7am??? A little cup of coffe or Red Bull to get you going and its all good Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Sounded like your Turkey Day thing for the SCC caches is a go and on Friday or Saturday (TBD) we are trying to do another group thing for the Bear Valley caches! What about Friday?? Anyone going out on Friday? Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 I think TrailGators idea of doing that after the Bear Valley ones would be good (assuming we don't start at 7am THAT day! ) whats wrong with 7am??? A little cup of coffe or Red Bull to get you going and its all good Hehe, I wasn't worried about that - we were going to make this a family outing and a 7am to 7pm caching day would probably do them in for a year or two! Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Sounded like your Turkey Day thing for the SCC caches is a go and on Friday or Saturday (TBD) we are trying to do another group thing for the Bear Valley caches! What about Friday?? Anyone going out on Friday? Sure! Have you done the Bear Valley caches yet? Is Friday good for everyone for that? Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) and what happened to Otay/Proctor Valley? I think TrailGators idea of doing that after the Bear Valley ones would be good (assuming we don't start at 7am THAT day! ) whats wrong with 7am??? A little cup of coffe or Red Bull to get you going and its all good I like to have an extra "e" with my coffe! Edited November 22, 2005 by TrailGators Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 and what happened to Otay/Proctor Valley? I think TrailGators idea of doing that after the Bear Valley ones would be good (assuming we don't start at 7am THAT day! ) whats wrong with 7am??? A little cup of coffe or Red Bull to get you going and its all good I like to have an extra "e" with my coffe! looks like its time for another dose Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 In regards to Friday's Bear Valley trip... After looking at the map it's faster for me to take 67 down... If anyone wants to carpool I'm sure we could find a spot to meet. Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) In regards to Friday's Bear Valley trip... After looking at the map it's faster for me to take 67 down... Hehe, if you think that route is faster than the freeway, that's some Durango you've got! Must be those 30" wide tires! on edit - I might be mistakenly assuming no traffic! Edited November 22, 2005 by ahimsa Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) In regards to Friday's Bear Valley trip... After looking at the map it's faster for me to take 67 down... Hehe, if you think that route is faster than the freeway, that's some Durango you've got! Must be those 30" wide tires! on edit - I might be mistakenly assuming no traffic! It's actually 15 miles farther going by 15 and 67 isn't that bad... But you're right it's probably the same timewise.... It just looks slower! Edited November 22, 2005 by TrailGators Quote Link to comment
+smilinglady13 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Sounded like your Turkey Day thing for the SCC caches is a go and on Friday or Saturday (TBD) we are trying to do another group thing for the Bear Valley caches! What about Friday?? Anyone going out on Friday? Sure! Have you done the Bear Valley caches yet? Is Friday good for everyone for that? Friday is good for me. Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Sounded like your Turkey Day thing for the SCC caches is a go and on Friday or Saturday (TBD) we are trying to do another group thing for the Bear Valley caches! What about Friday?? Anyone going out on Friday? Sure! Have you done the Bear Valley caches yet? Is Friday good for everyone for that? Have not done Bear Valley....Friday is good for me. Pick a meeting spot. Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Sounded like your Turkey Day thing for the SCC caches is a go and on Friday or Saturday (TBD) we are trying to do another group thing for the Bear Valley caches! What about Friday?? Anyone going out on Friday? Sure! Have you done the Bear Valley caches yet? Is Friday good for everyone for that? Have not done Bear Valley....Friday is good for me. Pick a meeting spot. Anywhere along the yellow or purple lines on my map above is good! Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Sounded like your Turkey Day thing for the SCC caches is a go and on Friday or Saturday (TBD) we are trying to do another group thing for the Bear Valley caches! What about Friday?? Anyone going out on Friday? Sure! Have you done the Bear Valley caches yet? Is Friday good for everyone for that? Have not done Bear Valley....Friday is good for me. Pick a meeting spot. Anywhere along the yellow or purple lines on my map above is good! How about the 7-11 off I8 at the Lake Jennings Exit? 7am?? Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone else get lost as to who's doing what and when this weekend? Sounded like your Turkey Day thing for the SCC caches is a go and on Friday or Saturday (TBD) we are trying to do another group thing for the Bear Valley caches! What about Friday?? Anyone going out on Friday? Sure! Have you done the Bear Valley caches yet? Is Friday good for everyone for that? Have not done Bear Valley....Friday is good for me. Pick a meeting spot. Anywhere along the yellow or purple lines on my map above is good! How about the 7-11 off I8 at the Lake Jennings Exit? 7am?? 7AM Hawaii time?! Later than that...please! Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 7AM Hawaii time?! Later than that...please! 8?? 9?? Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 7AM Hawaii time?! Later than that...please! 8?? 9?? Let's get a concensus but I could do 8AM-8:15AM at the meeting spot. How about you other guys? Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 Let's get a concensus but I could do 8AM-8:15AM at the meeting spot. How about you other guys? Friday, 8am works for us (we'll see ): Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 8am sounds good. Quote Link to comment
+duganrm Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I'm still trying to figure out Thursday. we meeting in town somewhere? Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) Regarding Friday...how about if we meet at this Park and Ride at Hwy 8 and Lake Jennings road at 8AM! That way some can leave cars and ride with the 4x4's. Edited November 22, 2005 by TrailGators Quote Link to comment
+duganrm Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Regarding Friday...how about if we meet at this Park and Ride at Hwy 8 and Lake Jennings road at 8AM! That way some can leave cars and ride with the 4x4's. ok, I could probably use a ride unless Rogue comes with me. It looks like my brakes are slowly failing on my car.... just found out it was down to 1/4 fluid.... Going to have to do work on it this weekend. Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Regarding Friday...how about if we meet at this Park and Ride at Hwy 8 and Lake Jennings road at 8AM! That way some can leave cars and ride with the 4x4's. ok, I could probably use a ride unless Rogue comes with me. It looks like my brakes are slowly failing on my car.... just found out it was down to 1/4 fluid.... Going to have to do work on it this weekend. Sounds good! BTW, that's probably a good spot to meet for the early birds on Thanksgiving morning! Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 Regarding Friday...how about if we meet at this Park and Ride at Hwy 8 and Lake Jennings road at 8AM! That way some can leave cars and ride with the 4x4's. ok, I could probably use a ride unless Rogue comes with me. It looks like my brakes are slowly failing on my car.... just found out it was down to 1/4 fluid.... Going to have to do work on it this weekend. Sounds good! BTW, that's probably a good spot to meet for the early birds on Thanksgiving morning! Is this it (with the arrow)? Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Hey cachers, I'm hoping that I can get out over this holiday break to do some group caching...I'll keep you posted on what dates and times I can meet up. The reason being is that I should have the San Diego Geo*oin's (don't want to say it....lurkers ) in hand by Wednesday !! What better time to start your Xmas shopping then right after Turkey Day. PassingWind Quote Link to comment
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