+GroundClutter Posted July 5, 2003 Share Posted July 5, 2003 Wanted- machine partner. I'm just curious how many of us will be attending this event. I'm really looking forward to it. Would anyone like to team up in my car? I've got 2 FRS's a BFL, Garmin Legend, and can have a cooler of snacks and bevies as incentive. I've done a bunch of the caches so I can point out a few, if you could do the same. Sheesh...I think I may have started a new trend. Geocaching personals... Step away from the tupperware! Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 Wanted-Good fishing holes for my husband while I CACHE! If any of you locals could help out with some recomendations on nearby waters full of fish I would be very greatful. We are also staying at Pauls. My husband will have our three childern with him while I'm out caching. Thanks in advance for the help. Pepper Horizontals where it's at! Quote Link to comment
+Solar Max Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 quote:Wanted-Good fishing holes for my husband while I CACHE! While eroyd would know this far better than I would, there are a number of options fairly close to town, namely Langford Lake, Prospect lake, Matheson Lake, and many others. I would check with the expert first, though. See above. How much intelligence does it take to sneak up on a piece of tupperware? Quote Link to comment
cachewidow Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 supergenius, you don't say how old are the kids. Langford lake has a fishing float and a nice boardwalk/trail system, but the swimming is hit and miss. Thetis lake has a great swimming beach (no lifeguards this year), and lots of trails all around to various swimming/fishing spots. If you have a canoe or rowboat its even better. $2.00 parking fee, bring your loonies or toonie or they will tow you. These are both easily accessible. Matheson lake is a little farther out but again a nice swim/hike area. Maybe we will see you at club babalo friday night? It's not difficult to meet demands; just turn around and there they are. Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 cachewidow and Team 3 thanks for the response. Our three children are twins(9ys)girls and one 13yr boy. Yes my husband will have his hands full but he is a Super-Dad! I will pass this information on to the hubbie and yes I will see ya'll at the event on Friday night. Pepper Horizontals where it's at! [This message was edited by SuperGenius on July 07, 2003 at 10:23 AM.] Quote Link to comment
The Big Kid Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Another aspect to the fishing, is - will you have a boat or will it be from shore. Prospect is nice, Elk is OK, I can bring my copy if fishin' regs to the Babaloo event and give some options. Quote Link to comment
+eroyd Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 I'm a little out of the groove as far as local fishing goes.(spent way too much time chasing tupperware) Fresh water (non-tidal)). The lakes around Victoria are getting a little warm for good trout fishing. If you have a row boat, Durrance Lk. is nice, Propect can be good, Elk Lk. can be a bit of a zoo on weekends. Thetis Lk. and Langford have trails and a few spots where you could access to fish from shore. All above lakes are stocked with trout and also have Small Mouth Bass. Last time I checked a non-tidal license was a little pricey for a day. Tidal: Day license's aren't to bad. If you don't have a good boat you could rent one at Pedder Bay Marina and access some pretty decent fishing. I figure by the time you messed about with tackle, bait, fuel etc. your better off to get a charter. I wouldn't know who to reccommend but I'm sure there are a few private ones that aren't to bad. If your cheap like myself: Ogden Point breakwater right off the Victoria water front ain't to bad. Not sure of the regs. Ten Mile Point can be good casting off the rocks. (Kind of boring for non-fishers) It is in the heart of the cache machine route. James Island Wharf - a great way to kill an afternoon. Probably not going to catch a salmon but there are all sorts of creepy crawlies down there. A hunk of bait on the bottom might catch you a little bullhead or a sole, maybe even shark or 100lb skate. Don't forget to put down the crab traps. East Sooke Park - has some great spots for shore fishing and some of our better geocaches. It's a bit of a hike with some rough terrain. Probably a good family post-cachemachine day outing. Quote Link to comment
KimAndMollie Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Non Fishing Related We need some help, either with buying/paying for sandwich and snack fixin's for Saturday's event, or with the preparation/ set-up. I have a list of stuff we'd like to get, if any interested parties could email me through the site, that would be awesome. We're looking to make about 60 sandwiches, with chips, pop, and that true Canadian delicacy, TimBits! Any takers? Real cachers don't smell like Fleecy. Quote Link to comment
+GroundClutter Posted July 7, 2003 Author Share Posted July 7, 2003 How about a BBQ? Big 'ol box of dogs/burgers. I'd be willing to loan my BBQ. We could set up at a half way point or local park. Centennial Park here in Brentwood Bay is a pretty area. Would anyone be interested in that? Step away from the tupperware! Quote Link to comment
+Solar Max Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 quote: How about a BBQ? Big 'ol box of dogs/burgers. We went through the pros and cons on that one GroundClutter, and it was just too unpredictable, as to where everyone would be at lunch time. It would also have taken some considerable time to do the cooking on site, as well as permission to do it, wherever that might happen to be. I see fewer problems with sandwiches and fixings, and could use help if you can spare it Saturday morning. After all, you will still be here, as will the caches, after our visitors are gone. We will be preparing lunch Saturday morning, to ensure freshness. How much intelligence does it take to sneak up on a piece of tupperware? Quote Link to comment
cachewidow Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 cacherunner, the newest Tim Hortons has opened in our neck of the woods, so I volunteer to bring by some timbits. Will t-up with you on Friday night as per time and location to make the drop? Or email me if that is easier, c/o eroyd if on saturday. cachewidow It's not difficult to meet demands; just turn around and there they are. Quote Link to comment
+Solar Max Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 quote: I volunteer to bring by some timbits. Has anyone ever placed words on these pages to denote what a fantastic person cachewidow is? You heard it here first, folks! How much intelligence does it take to sneak up on a piece of tupperware? Quote Link to comment
+eroyd Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 TIMBITs! I guess that blows my cup-of-tapioca idea right out of the water. Who is this Cachewidow anyways? Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I haven't even met you guys yet and I think I'm already in love! I know all about Tim Horton's from visiting family in Calgary. yum! The next best thing (I hear) is Krispy Kreme. Hopefully the first 2 Oregon locations of K.K. will be open by the time the cache machine finds it way down here! Quote Link to comment
cachewidow Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I tried a krispy kreme whilst in Philadelphia last year. Sorry, but we are in a whole 'nother league up here. We canucks like our doughnuts to have some character. You'll see cachewidow It's not difficult to meet demands; just turn around and there they are. Quote Link to comment
+canadazuuk Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 it's 05:30, you had all better have 7 caches done by now!! Quote Link to comment
+Solar Max Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 quote: Who is this Cachewidow anyways? eroyd, Cachewidow ran away with some has been defenceman named Tim Horton, with two TimBits. Thanks everybody for a great weekend. And now we rest. How much intelligence does it take to sneak up on a piece of tupperware? Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 Canadazuk - not far off. I think many of us had at least 5 by the time of your post! What fun! Glad to meet everyone from Washington, Victoria and The Mainland. An eclectic group, we are! Quote Link to comment
+Pepper Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 Darn, myself, LucyandRicky missed the lunch rendezvous. Mind you we were there, but just as the group was leaving so we decided to skip lunch and trudge on. Thanks to all the locals up there I had the time of my life. I CAME, I CACHED, I COLLAPSED!!!! You all are just the best group of people I will be back. Pepper Horizontals where it's at! [This message was edited by SuperGenius on July 13, 2003 at 07:16 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+travisl Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Thanks to all of you for tolerating the mob of us cachers overrunning the Saanich peninsula, for the excellent lunch, for providing guidance on the trail, and for the comraderie at Club Babaloo and Red Robin. Special thanks to MarinerBC for coordinating so much for us, to GroundClutter and LumboTire for tips on the road, to Brieze and Buzzle for their fashion sense at 4:30 a.m., and to TEAM ALLCAPS for hiding enough caches to keep us from finishing at noon. You folks have some breathtaking peaks and spectacular beachscapes. You're fortunate to live, work, and play in such a glorious area. WWJD? JW RTFM. Quote Link to comment
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