+Team Shuey Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I figured I would share my romantic geocaching adventure with others, and see if anyone else has ever done the same for their wifes/husbands. The adventure begins.... On Thursday of last week I next-day-aired my GPS to my wifes work so she would recieve it by 10:30 a.m. on Friday. When she opened the package there was a note to tell here to go to a web site that I had prepared earlier, but it wouldn't be available until after 2:30 p.m. When she left work at 4:30 p.m. she had a set of coords, a gps in hand, and a mission to find me! The first set of coords sent her to a flower shop where she went inside, and asked if there was a package for her to pick up. They gave her a single rose, and an envelope that had another set of coords, and a short note that read: "DINNER AT 6 p.m." She arrived on time, and we had a wonderful dinner, but that's not all!! Where the fun really begins... After we had a wonderful dinner together, I played it off and made out like I had something stuck in my tooth, and needed to run to the restroom to remove it! Once I turned the corner to the restroom.... I WAS GONE! (I made arrangements earlier in the day to have the bill prepayed, and the manager was helping set everything up to make this evening possible) After 3 minutes the waiter approached my wife, and handed her another envelope with a note. The note read: "DO YOU FEEL ALONE? "FIND ME!", "CHECK MAILBOX AT FRONT DESK!", and had another set of coords! She entered the coords, and off driving she went. She drove for sixteen miles to the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, FL. When she arrived she went to the front desk, and they give her another envelope that had a note that stated: "Visit the Main Stay Lounge, and tell them your name!" When she told them her name they made her a Strawberry Daquiry, and gave her another set of coords! Here is where it gets romantic.... She entered the coords, and it took her to the beach where I was waiting, and just in time for the sunset! SHUEY IS THE MAN!!!! Team Shuey Riverview, Florida Favorite Quote: What should you do if you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant? Shuey's Web Site Buy CamelBaks CLICK HERE Quote Link to comment
+geospotter Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 It's a good thing my wife doesn't read the forums! Very nice! Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 On my anniversery I surprised my wife by going geocaching. "You can't make a man by standing a sheep on his hind legs. But by standing a flock of sheep in that position, you can make a crowd of men" - Max Beerbohm Quote Link to comment
+Eswau Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 quote: She entered the coords, and it took her to the beach where I was waiting, and just in time for the sunset! ...and then she sighed, oh no, not another micro cache . (sorry but I just couldn't resist) E Quote Link to comment
+Team Shuey Posted August 25, 2003 Author Share Posted August 25, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Eswau: quote: She entered the coords, and it took her to the beach where I was waiting, and just in time for the sunset! ...and then she sighed, oh no, not another micro cache . (sorry but I just couldn't resist) E LET ME GET BACK UP!!! Man, that was a low blow, but I probably would have said the same! Team Shuey Riverview, Florida Favorite Quote: What should you do if you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant? Shuey's Web Site Buy CamelBaks CLICK HERE Quote Link to comment
nickie218 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Wow...that is really awesome! I thought what my huby did for V-Day was cute, he prepared a picnic at a local park and for weeks he talked about a secret "cache" hidden in our city, he then gave me the coords and off I went after work to find a pcinic dinner for me! Quote Link to comment
+Cloudchaser Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 That sounds like a wonderful, special adventure for you and your wife Thanks for sharing the story Quote Link to comment
+joefrog Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Eswau: ...and then she sighed, oh no, not another micro cache . (sorry but I just couldn't resist) E Bwaaaahhh haa haa haa!! LMAO!! Joel (joefrog) "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for ye are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" Quote Link to comment
Micqn Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 quote:Originally posted by BrianSnat:On my anniversery I surprised my wife by going geocaching. Hehe! Don't Drink And Park: Accidents Cause People. Quote Link to comment
magellan315 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 ...and then she sighed, oh no, not another micro cache . (sorry but I just couldn't resist) E VERY romantic. But still LOL/ROLF Quote Link to comment
umc Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 WoW, great job planning that one out. That is very impressive. I think it would be equally impressive if she was able to the same for you to such a great extent. I know I would love it if my wife could plan something that extensive with gps and clues. I've often thought about (as I'm sure many have) placing a special gift cache for the wife and going to find it together as though we were hunting any cache have having some great gift just for her in there. I don't think she would get a kick out of it as much as I would. __________________________ Caching without a clue.... Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Your wife must be mighty proficient with a GPS. Had I planned something like this, she would have arrived in time to see the moon set Glad to hear everything worked out for you! Kar Quote Link to comment
Fakk 2 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Great work, Nice planning. Maybe you should go work for Magellan, I hear they need help. I bought a GPS. Now I get lost with style. Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 SHUEY, that is one magnificent post! ==============="If it feels good...do it"================ **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Quote Link to comment
+Doc-Dean Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Good Job! Romance and GPS together! Who'd thunk it??? --------------------------------------------------- Free your mind and the rest will follow Quote Link to comment
+Czarniecki314 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 How sweet! I'm planning something for my fav. geocacher's birthday, will post as a real cache -- don't want someone stealing his present! -- NancyCz Why do I read the forums? Quote Link to comment
+worldtraveler Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 If you used a Garmin, you may want to submit your story here. I don't know whether they will pay you anything, but your story will get additional exposure. worldtraveler Quote Link to comment
+CacheUsOut Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 Excellent job, Shuey. And a great choice too. We've enjoyed the sands in Clearwater at the same resort. Thanks for raising the bar for the rest of us poor souls. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If I want to see a sunrise, I'll STAY up for it! Quote Link to comment
Bender Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 I lost my wife's coordinates almost 8 years ago, thank god! Bender Searching, for the lost Xanadu Quote Link to comment
+Woodbutcher68 Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 BrainSnat, did you take her with you??? Maps?!? I don't need no stinking maps! I got coordinates! There's a fine line between Geocaching and mental illness, Im just not sure which side of the line I'm on! Quote Link to comment
+RJFerret Posted August 25, 2003 Share Posted August 25, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Bender:I lost my wife's coordinates almost 8 years ago, thank god! Heck, and selective availability was on then too! Randy Quote Link to comment
+yummykaz Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 As a wife of a very romantic guy, I can state that I NEVER appreciate his romantic actions enough. With work, kids etc. the wife and mothers that we are forget to appreciate your thoughtfulness. I bet you had as much fun planning this, as you did during it! While our kids were at camp my hubby and I geocached some before it got to hot. I enjoyed just being with him outside, walking around. That to me was romantic on its own! I hope your wife appreciated it. I'm sure she did. Quote Link to comment
+HappyFrog (& gang) Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Team Kaz: While our kids were at camp my hubby and I geocached some before it got to hot. I'm sure that without kids you DID make it HOT with each other. HappyFrog Quote Link to comment
+Lone Duck Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Eswau: ...and then she sighed, oh no, not another micro cache . At least it wasn't a virtual. What did she trade for that micro anyway? (and Congratulations! ) That Quack Cacher: Lone Duck When you don't know where you're going, every road will take you there. Quote Link to comment
Team Titus213 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Neat idea, but if I tried it with my wife she probably would have found YOU too. And we live on the west coast.......But we're a team. She handles the cash and I handle the GPS..... What are you looking for? Quote Link to comment
+Squealy Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 YOU are going to get us all in trouble!!! Shut up and cache! Quote Link to comment
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