+The Jester Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'm approaching 3500 finds and want to do Ring of Fire as that cache. I'm heading out Friday (or pssibly Sat - but the weather...?) and wanted to know if anyone wanted to join me. There are few other caches in the area I'm thinking of doing (just because I'm there, of course...). I'm flexible on leave time, but don't want too late so there's time for caching. Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) I'm approaching 3500 finds and want to do Ring of Fire as that cache. I'm heading out Friday (or pssibly Sat - but the weather...?) and wanted to know if anyone wanted to join me. There are few other caches in the area I'm thinking of doing (just because I'm there, of course...). I'm flexible on leave time, but don't want too late so there's time for caching. What other caches did you have in mind? I would like to do the Ring of Fire, but realistically it is above my pay grade. But I guess an excuse to look at it and see someone else get would be fine. Edited August 25, 2010 by jholly Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Some that I was thinking about: the Manhunt Series, Waiting for Ironman, some bridge caches, Big John...'infamous' revisited - it depends on how it goes that day and how far some of them are from parking. I have climbing gear (and the needed skills) to help anyone get most anyplace... Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Some that I was thinking about: the Manhunt Series, Waiting for Ironman, some bridge caches, Big John...'infamous' revisited - it depends on how it goes that day and how far some of them are from parking. I have climbing gear (and the needed skills) to help anyone get most anyplace... The bum ticker is probably more of an issue. Looks pretty steep on the topo and just didn't want to take an hour and a half getting back up. I'll take a look at the others maybe tonight but probably tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment
+ironman114 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Some that I was thinking about: the Manhunt Series, Waiting for Ironman, some bridge caches, Big John...'infamous' revisited - it depends on how it goes that day and how far some of them are from parking. I have climbing gear (and the needed skills) to help anyone get most anyplace... The bum ticker is probably more of an issue. Looks pretty steep on the topo and just didn't want to take an hour and a half getting back up. I'll take a look at the others maybe tonight but probably tomorrow night. It shouldn't take that long to get back to the top. 20 minutes tops. There are stages to rest in between. I have been thinking about checking on this one lately and am starting to feel up to it. But I have rehab in Oly and a Dr. appointment in Tacoma on Friday. Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Some that I was thinking about: the Manhunt Series, Waiting for Ironman, some bridge caches, Big John...'infamous' revisited - it depends on how it goes that day and how far some of them are from parking. I have climbing gear (and the needed skills) to help anyone get most anyplace... The bum ticker is probably more of an issue. Looks pretty steep on the topo and just didn't want to take an hour and a half getting back up. I'll take a look at the others maybe tonight but probably tomorrow night. It shouldn't take that long to get back to the top. 20 minutes tops. There are stages to rest in between. I have been thinking about checking on this one lately and am starting to feel up to it. But I have rehab in Oly and a Dr. appointment in Tacoma on Friday. Okay, if the Jester does not mind a steam engine puffing up the hill perhaps I'm game. Saturday is doable, Dad will have to wait a day, but he will survive. Friday is fine. Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 The manhunt series looks really interesting, Big John looks interesting, not sure about waiting for ironman, but certainly will take a look. Suppose you will come down I-5. Where would you want to meet? Shelton? Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 It looks like the route is I-5 to Olympia, North on 101 to Shelton, the out towards Matlock. Meeting anywhere along there works for me. It looks like about 1:20 to the Shelton area from home - rush hour might make it a bit longer. I'm not familiar with the area, so I can't suggest a particular spot - do you have a FRS radio? Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 It looks like the route is I-5 to Olympia, North on 101 to Shelton, the out towards Matlock. Meeting anywhere along there works for me. It looks like about 1:20 to the Shelton area from home - rush hour might make it a bit longer. I'm not familiar with the area, so I can't suggest a particular spot - do you have a FRS radio? Nope, no FRS, only a cell. Looking for a place, looks like there is a park and ride near 101 here. It will probably take me around an hour and a half to get there. What time did you have in mind? Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 This cache might be a little closer to the actual P&R (I do love the name of the road wrapping around it ). If we say 10 am meeting there that should give us some clearance around Friday rush hour. Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 This cache might be a little closer to the actual P&R (I do love the name of the road wrapping around it ). If we say 10 am meeting there that should give us some clearance around Friday rush hour. PM sent Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 JHolly and I had a great trip! The weather was great until the very end when we hit a couple of light showers. We got 8 other caches after Ring of Fire and DNF'd one. There's enough other interesting caches in the area (like Waiting for Ironman) that I'll have to come back. Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Had a great time and congrats on #3500. Thanks for the pictures. Quote Link to comment
+WRASTRO Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 congrats to both of you for the great adventure! I hope to do the ring of fire at some point. Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 congrats to both of you for the great adventure! I hope to do the ring of fire at some point. Drop a line, I really wouldn't mind going back if you can put up with a pokey plodder. Quote Link to comment
square_peg Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Congrats on #3500, Jester! Quote Link to comment
+W7WT Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Congrats to both of you. And i thought Jim was only going along for the ride. Nice to see both of you at the bottom end of the rope. Guess I should have done it before I lost three tendions attached to my right roro-cuff. Not complaining I can still drive, feed myself and geocache. Dick Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Congrats to both of you. And i thought Jim was only going along for the ride. Nice to see both of you at the bottom end of the rope. Guess I should have done it before I lost three tendions attached to my right roro-cuff. Not complaining I can still drive, feed myself and geocache. Dick If you ever feel up to trying this one Dick, I'd be happy to go with you and make sure you get down and back up safely. Even if I have to pull you back up with the Jeep! Quote Link to comment
+W7WT Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thanks Chris, not that big of deal. I will just find 10 micros instead Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Thanks Chris, not that big of deal. I will just find 10 micros instead Dick, I haven't lost a hiker yet! Shaddup TotemLake, Cgal, Ironman, Hydnsek.... Seriously, let me know when you want to go, Ironman and I can make sure you get to the train car and log the cache. I'll drive and you can toy with my Tech grade Ft8800 ham radio on the way down. Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Dick, I haven't lost a hiker yet! Shaddup TotemLake, Cgal, Ironman, Hydnsek.... Yeah, close only counts in horseshoes... Thanks Chris, not that big of deal. I will just find 10 micros instead Seriously, let me know when you want to go, Ironman and I can make sure you get to the train car and log the cache. I'll drive and you can toy with my Tech grade Ft8800 ham radio on the way down. Ditto. I'd be glad to help, as well. Would be fun to see the train cars again. Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Dick, I haven't lost a hiker yet! Shaddup TotemLake, Cgal, Ironman, Hydnsek.... Yeah, close only counts in horseshoes... Thanks Chris, not that big of deal. I will just find 10 micros instead Seriously, let me know when you want to go, Ironman and I can make sure you get to the train car and log the cache. I'll drive and you can toy with my Tech grade Ft8800 ham radio on the way down. Ditto. I'd be glad to help, as well. Would be fun to see the train cars again. +1 Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Dick, I haven't lost a hiker yet! Shaddup TotemLake, Cgal, Ironman, Hydnsek.... Yeah, close only counts in horseshoes... Thanks Chris, not that big of deal. I will just find 10 micros instead Seriously, let me know when you want to go, Ironman and I can make sure you get to the train car and log the cache. I'll drive and you can toy with my Tech grade Ft8800 ham radio on the way down. Ditto. I'd be glad to help, as well. Would be fun to see the train cars again. I'll bring the climbing gear! Quote Link to comment
+W7WT Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) Before this turns into the event of the year, I will think about it after our caching trip to WY, I have my ECHO scan and see my Cardiologist the latter part of September. I appeciate the willingness of all of you helping me get this cache. But if i can't do it like everyone else on my own (and I can't) I would rather not do it. As my son said when he was a guide: "Two good guides and under proper conditions could lead a cow to the top of Mt. Rainier" Edited August 30, 2010 by W7WT Quote Link to comment
+robd0gg Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 so how did this go? Quote Link to comment
+W7WT Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Decided to wait for my 100th Birthday. Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Decided to wait for my 100th Birthday. I am so there! Quote Link to comment
+W7WT Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Let's see, that is only 15 more years and that will make you 55. Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Let's see, that is only 15 more years and that will make you 55. You smooth talker, you! Quote Link to comment
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