+Rose_Thorn Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 As I stare out of my window at the rain and the cloud covered hills, I wonder if the weekend will be dry, and if so, how much more likely it is that I shall venture out in search of new caches? I have to admit that clear, dry weather does encourage me to go further afield on caching trips, because I don't really like driving to new places in bad weather. On the other hand, if it's pouring with rain, the carrot of a cache is likely to get me out of the door when really I would rather just stay warm and dry stating, "I think the dog is too tired for a walk today..." If I do going caching in bad weather (it seems to be bad more often than not, actually) I feel very guilty about getting the logbook and cache contents wet - try as I might, it's hard to keep those water droplets out of the cache. I often try to use an umbrella to squat under whilst I open the container and sign the log, but it's tricky with only two hands! It must look funny to passers by as well - they must wonder what on earth I'm up to squatting under an umbrella in the muddy undergrowth! Of course the advantage of an inclement day is that fewer muggles are around, generally speaking. Retrieving and replacing a cache unseen can be decidedly tricky on a hot summer's day in the Lake District for example. So, folks, how about you? Is it a case of "Never mind the weather, Never mind the rain, As long as we are caching, Whoops we go again?" Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 No such thing as "Bad weather", only inappropriate clothing! G Quote Link to comment
+chizu Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 This is a tough one - often when it's raining I like to go caching as it does get me out the house when I would otherwise just watch a DVD. I do often just to urban ones though as I figure that the more scenic ones would be better tackled in nice weather when I can also enjoy the view as well. Quote Link to comment
+Globetrotter.uk Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Rain wont stop me I just wear one of these: http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ishop/877/shopscr1590.html I just hop the dogs dont think I'm a tree. Quote Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) chester says he needs walks came rain and snow we also need walks to get a way from the kids Edited February 27, 2007 by Phillimore Clan Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I don't mind caching in cold weather, but the rain really does hack me off... I'm by no means a fair weather cacher, but I prefer cold, dry, crisp days to rainy horrid days! Quote Link to comment
+The Flying Boots Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 No such thing as "Bad weather", only inappropriate clothing! G Ditto Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) I have become used to the wet weather these past couple of months.If it's freezing and wet then I wouldn't go out-a-caching.I'm off to Oz this weekend so I'm sure I'll have the opposite conditions to contend with. Edited February 27, 2007 by currykev Quote Link to comment
+Team Incredible Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 We try to plan longer walks for the better weather, and spend ages watching the weather sites for the forecasts. We have managed a few longer walks over this winter. We do go out in the rain and tend to be appropriately dressed for the weather, carrying whatever we're not wearing. Living in Scotland there is no guarantee of dry weather . But there is no fun in climbing hills in pouring driving rain but we hopefully be out and about over the weekend whatever the weather Quote Link to comment
+Gralorn Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 We just do not do rain! With a white Westie it becomes a chore as he just gets a black wet muddy undercarriage and soaked coat, just not fair on him. Dry, cold, bright, sunny wonderful. If Rain and exceptionally muddy we do not go. He has his own Barbour, but that is only for his back so does not save him having to have a bath on his arrival back home. They do not do Green Hunter Wellies for Westie's either!! Quote Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I just make sure I'm wearing my contact lenses when it's raining, I got fed up of seeing less with my glasses on than with them off. Quote Link to comment
+Rose_Thorn Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 I just hop the dogs dont think I'm a tree. Yes, good thinking, because trees don't normally hop. Quote Link to comment
+maxkim Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have had to replace three caches due to them being found in the pouring rain and the cacher letting loads of water in.... personally I prefer to cache when its dry.... Max Quote Link to comment
+SidAndBob Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 The one's we hate are when it's sunny, then raining etc. Or as it was in Nov 2006, sunny then driving hail, then sunny then hail. I remember Will saying "Dad, is the weather taunting us?". But a bit of rain is no problem. Quote Link to comment
Edgemaster Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I like rainy weather, and cold weather, but not the two together as they do so often. A good shower on a hot summer's day is also weather I like, backward to the norm? I think not, I just like a variable climate... Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 given the choice i'd go for hot and sunny but if it turns out to be wet when i've planned a trip then that's why i've a full length drizabone! Quote Link to comment
+The Mars Bars Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 It tends to stop me if I'm sat at home but if I'm working away I'll venture out despite cold driviing rain...As I proved twice over last weekend in a very dismal Frankfurt. The caches I found there cheered me up no end. Quote Link to comment
Nediam Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I rarely go out caching if it's raining heavy before I leave. However, if I'm already out and about and it starts to rain I'll just put on a waterproof coat with a hood and put my PDA/GPSr into my Aquapac. Could still do with some waterproof over-trousers, but it's usually enough protection for me to finish off the days caching. If the forecast is for mixed weather or there's a high probability of rain, Ill usually try and stick to cache-and-dashes as you don't get so wet Rain is good for getting rid of muggles (usually), but it is a pain when you're trying to keep the cache contents and log book dry Quote Link to comment
+The Forester Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I hate cold and rain and wind. Any two of those are OK, but all three at once is horrible. Still, it's better than extreme heat and humidity. If you're too cold, you can just dress warmly and keep moving to keep warm. Cooling down when exerting in high temps is not so easy. Quote Link to comment
+The Flying Boots Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 but it is a pain when you're trying to keep the cache contents and log book dry I bought a huge umbrella that's big enough to sit under whilst keeping contents of cache dry and signing log book. Walking to the cache wearing waterproof coat and overtrousers it gets used as a walking pole (great for poking into holes too) then only gets put up at the actual cache. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment
+Chaotica_UK Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 but it is a pain when you're trying to keep the cache contents and log book dry I bought a huge umbrella that's big enough to sit under whilst keeping contents of cache dry and signing log book. Walking to the cache wearing waterproof coat and overtrousers it gets used as a walking pole (great for poking into holes too) then only gets put up at the actual cache. Brilliant. Ditto! Nice to see you doing as your cacher name says Mrs FB at the Burrington Bash at the weekend, flying down the path from Burrington slopes cache! Quote Link to comment
+The Flying Boots Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) but it is a pain when you're trying to keep the cache contents and log book dry I bought a huge umbrella that's big enough to sit under whilst keeping contents of cache dry and signing log book. Walking to the cache wearing waterproof coat and overtrousers it gets used as a walking pole (great for poking into holes too) then only gets put up at the actual cache. Brilliant. Ditto! Nice to see you doing as your cacher name says Mrs FB at the Burrington Bash at the weekend, flying down the path from Burrington slopes cache! Ha ha Just one of 49 caching teams that flew down that steep hill from that particular cache last Saturday. It was so steep it was hard not to. Glad the rain held off for the rest of the days caches, I'd not taken the umbrella. Edited February 28, 2007 by The Flying Boots Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 "Never mind the weather... or do you?" I don't think our local cacher Zetetic does Really windy here today with heavy, squally rain showers and he's doing a run of local caches including "Through a glass, darkly". Still, at least he found the refreshments kiosk was open MrsB Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 No such thing as "Bad weather", only inappropriate clothing! G Ditto and again Ditto Quote Link to comment
+itschopper Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I generally cache at the weekends so I'm out rain or shine. I work on the principle that when I look out of the window and its raining, its dry elsewhere. More rain less muggles, less rain........ Quote Link to comment
+scottpa100 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 For the first time ever, Daddykins and I were rained off. I don't know what it has been like elsewhere and we knew the forecast was bad but in northern Snowdonia (caching area for the day) it was relentless. We got down there, went to a few shops in Betws-y-Coed, grabbed a coffee and a cake then called it quits. Boooooo- OOoooooooo!!! Quote Link to comment
+wizard1974uk Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I've had too many soakings whilst out caching, so tend not to if the sky looks very cloudy and black Quote Link to comment
+The Flying Boots Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Had such a good days caching in the Welsh hills yesterday we didn't feel the need to go out in the rain today. Quote Link to comment
+Laughalot Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I enjoy caching whatever the weather and in fact the most fun I have had when caching have more often than not been in the rain and when there is the challenge of slippery mud.... However it is much more fun when with someone so you can laugh together - and have help getting back up after the slippery fall!!! Laughalot Quote Link to comment
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