MEMORIAL AT THE ORIGINAL GEOCACHE SITE

August 5, 2003

I managed to find a couple of pics of the Original Stash and infamous can of beans when I located it back in Sept 2000. Sorry for the low quality images.

http://img.Groundspeak.com/cache/19186_200.jpg

http://img.Groundspeak.com/cache/19186_300.jpg

Note the 3-4 gallons of water in the 5 gal bucket. The second shot is how it looked when I found it - prior to removing the lid which was only partially covering the bucket.

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Matt

K7MTO

[This message was edited by makaio on August 05, 2003 at 09:12 AM.]

2.3k · August 5, 2003

First of all, a very big "Thank-You!" to the generous cachers who have been sending in PayPal donations for the Plaque. We have until Friday, August 8th to make any changes on the proof that we submitted to the foundry. After that, we will be no longer be taking PayPal donations, as the Plaque will have to be paid for then. We have to submit it this week, so the foundry has time for photoetching and casting, and be able to finish it for placing at the end of this month. We would like to once again thank everyone who has helped out, by donating through PayPal or by pledging to help at the site.

August 5, 2003

Checks on its way! Thanks for the contact info.

August 6, 2003

Greetings,

Just thought I would chime in here about this plaque thing...

Great Idea! I had been thinking about that too before I moved away from there.

Only thing I can think of is to make it a ground level so the roadside mowers won't hit it.

BTW: The picture in this thread is correct and the stash was behind the tree stump.

Also it is OK with me if you use my name or not use my name.

Dave Ulmer

1.6k · August 6, 2003

The person above me is way cool...

August 6, 2003

Nice to hear from you again, Dave. I'd planned on visiting the site to place a stake where your cache had been so those planning on placing the plaque will know the precise spot to place it. I plan to do it this weekend, but if you're closer and want to do it, let me know. If I do visit the site, I'll probably go take a walk back to the Billy Graham tree also. I love that place.

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Matt

K7MTO

[This message was edited by makaio on August 06, 2003 at 09:52 AM.]

August 9, 2003

Team360 - I just returned from visiting the site. I placed a wooden stake in the indentation in the ground behind the cluster of stumps. There was/is also a ziplock baggie with a can of beans (not the original can) placed by someone who had logged the Un-Original and found the Original spot.

The flora (lots of ferns) has grown quite a bit since my last visit and it took me a few minutes to find the hole, even though I knew where it was. The stake has a a blue and white For Sale signe on it. It was leftover from a home for sale in our neighborhood and I left the blue and white sign on it to make it easier for you to locate it, even though you may need to brush away the ferns even to see the sign.

The spot is literally only 10 feet from the edge of the gravel toward the uphill end of the gravel area. Standing in the road looking across the gravel area you will see trees to your right and left with a treeless area between. The spot is just left of the treeless area, along the flat area between the gravel and where the hill starts. This should get you close enough to find it amongst the ferns. Hopefully, the stake/sign will still be there when you arrive (should be as it's semi hidden). Either way, once you find the stump clump, you'll see the hole just behind it.

While there I signed the logbook in Un-Original. Be sure to log it while you're there.

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Matt

K7MTO

August 9, 2003

quote:
There was/is also a ziplock baggie with a can of beans (not the original can) placed by someone who had logged the Un-Original and found the Original spot.

That would be me on June 24. I couldn't help myself. Also, I wanted to see how long it would take for someone to find it.

"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth,

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..."

August 9, 2003

I thought it was pretty funny when I brushed the ferns aside and saw the beans! Very fitting

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Matt

K7MTO

1.7k · August 9, 2003

Thanks Dave Ulmer for giving my family something to enjoy.

And a big thank you to Jeremy Irish for taking this sport in a positive direction and making it grow into something my family can enjoy.

None of this would be possible without both of your contributions

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Till a voice, as bad as Conscience, rang interminable changes

On one everlasting Whisper day and night repeated -- so:

"Something hidden. Go and find it. Go and look behind the Ranges --

"Something lost behind the Ranges. Lost and waiting for you. Go!"

Rudyard Kipling , The Explorer 1898

August 10, 2003

I'm so glad to see this is going to happen! Hubby and I will be on a driving trip through Oregon in mid September. Any chance the plaque will be there? I wonder if I could prevail on someone for a bit of help. I have the general area of the cache, but wonder, could someone let me know how much of a trek/how long it would take to get to it? My hubby is not a cacher you see. It was tough to get him to agree to detour to it. If it's going to take an hour to get to it, I'm going to be out of luck. So...any handy hints would be greatly appreciated! I REALLY want to make the pilgrimage. I promise to leave something good

"You are cleared for geocaching."

1.3k · August 31, 2003

So what's the word on this?

southdeltan

"Man can counterfeit everything except silence". - William Faulkner

2.1k · August 31, 2003

To Groundclutter and all others. The side trip to this cache is relatively easy, especially if you have street maps in your gps. We travel between Norhtern California and Seattle frequently and have made this side trip more than once. Non cachers will enjoy rural Oregon.

2.3k · August 31, 2003

quote:
Originally posted by southdeltan:
So what's the word on this?

southdeltan

"Man can counterfeit everything except silence". - William Faulkner

The word is: the Plaque will be finished this week! The monument date is Sunday, September 7th! I will be at the site early that morning with the Industrial Strength Quick-Setting Cement, and should have it in place in no time at all. Of course, I will be spending quite a bit of time at the site that morning. I wonder who is gonna get first find on this Virt as soon as I get it in place?

4.2k · August 31, 2003

Sorry I won't be in the area anytime soon to come see this.

I was lucky enough however to to find an Oregon Geocoin left by an Oregon cacher out here a few days ago. On the back of it is the Oregon state with a GC1 flag posted near the area where the original cache was.

Makes me feel like I'm in touch with my roots.....

September 1, 2003

Some have graceland, some have mecca. We have the side of a gravel road in Oregon.... How did we get to be the better off?

I will be making the trip <400 miles+> to see this

I work on the 7th or I would be there. I'll be loosing a TB soon and the first part of it's mission will be to have it's picture taken at the birth place.

Jerrimy! can you give this virt the waypoint id that the original had?

Pat Patterson

Garmin 12XL

82CJ7 & 79F250

Herd of Turtles 4x4 club

September 1, 2003

If this does get posted as a virtual geocache, I suggest creating a new user name for posting it. For example, "Team Plaque" or "Commemorators" or something like that. Perhaps those who worked on it or donated toward it might be mentioned in the profile. Or not.

2.3k · September 1, 2003

Everyone that has helped on this will be listed on the "Original Stash Virtual" cache page and receive an Ownership Certificate as well.

September 1, 2003

I don't know how I missed this thread for so long. Nice idea/plaque.

September 1, 2003

quote:
Originally posted by BrianSnat:
Isn't that a bit over the top? I mean this sport isn't just quite baseball yet._

You're right, we don't go on strike, charge 80 bucks a seat, or get paid 5 mill a year

September 1, 2003

quote:
Some have graceland, some have mecca. We have the side of a gravel road in Oregon.... How did we get to be the better off?

I LOVE that!!! No place I would rather be!

"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth,

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..."

2.3k · September 3, 2003

From the cache page just submitted today:

THIS WILL BE ACTIVE ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2003. This is where it all began. On May 3, 2000, a five-gallon bucket was placed at this very spot by Dave Ulmer, containing Delorme Topo USA software, videos, books, food, money and a slingshot. The coordinates were then listed on the Internet, and modern-day Geocaching was born.

We recognize the importance of this singular event and dedicate this ORIGINAL STASH TRIBUTE PLAQUE on behalf of geocachers everywhere. Keeping with tradition, there is a logbook to sign at this site.

Thanks go to Lance Christensen and the Port Blakely Tree Farms, whose land this is located on. Without their cooperation, this would not have been possible. Please continue to show respect to their property while visiting.

Many thanks also go out to the geocachers who have contributed to make this monument a reality: Junglehair, DapperDanMan, Moun10Bike, -=GEO=-, Mzee & Associates, Bitbrain, Team DaSH, Ajetpilot, RJFerret, Badmojoe, GrizzlyJohn, Cacheola Crew, Geospotter, Yumitori, Dalenis, Rothstafari, CacheUsOut, Team GPSaxophone, and Spzzmoose.

Thanks also to Jeremy Irish and the entire crew at Groundspeak for their support of this effort and their dedication to this sport.

See you on the trail.

5.9k · September 3, 2003

No mention of my moral support?!!?

http://fp1.centurytel.net/Criminal_Page/

September 3, 2003

My contribution is on it's way via Paypal. I think this is an excellent idea.

Scoobie

Livin' & Dyin' in 3/4 Time

2.3k · September 3, 2003

Thanks, scoobie10..got it..we will edit the cache page to include you as well...

Criminal, how about the Booby Prize for you?

September 3, 2003

quote:
Originally posted by Pat Patterson:
Some have graceland, some have mecca. We have the side of a gravel road in Oregon.... How did we get to be the better off?

Spiffy! I've logged caches at two of those three locations... Don't expect to be heading to Mecca any time soon, though.

September 3, 2003

A time capsule would be cool underneath the site, To be uncovered in 100 years.

5.9k · September 3, 2003

quote:
Originally posted by TEAM 360:
Thanks, scoobie10..got it..we will edit the cache page to include you as well...

Criminal, how about the Booby Prize for you?

AWESOME! Those come in pairs, right?

http://fp1.centurytel.net/Criminal_Page/

2.3k · September 3, 2003

quote:
Originally posted by TBismine:
A time capsule would be cool underneath the site, To be uncovered in 100 years.

Already ahead of you on that one...sinking a decon container waaaaay down at the bottom of the cement.

September 3, 2003

How about the contents of the time capsule for it? Maybe you should start a poll for the contents or suggestions.

1.7k · September 3, 2003

I believe one of my signature pieces will be sunk down in the cement.

Team360, I forgot to give you money/donation at the breakfast event, but I'll pass along a donation to you at the send off event this Friday. I should be awake enough to remember this time.

September 3, 2003

quote:
Originally posted by TBismine:
How about the contents of the time capsule for it? Maybe you should start a poll for the contents or suggestions.

A can of beans would seem to be a necessity...

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Remember what the dormouse said...

2.3k · September 3, 2003

Will be sending these out soon, printed on a high-quality paper-

September 3, 2003

Don't have Paypal, can I still get one of those kewl certificates if I meet you there and float you some $ after the memorial is set?

September 3, 2003

quote:
Originally posted by yumitori:

quote:
Originally posted by TBismine:
How about the contents of the time capsule for it? Maybe you should start a poll for the contents or suggestions.

A can of beans would seem to be a necessity...

I think you will find a can of beans that I placed in the hole back in June. I wish I could be there for the installation. I'll be there soon after to log the cache!

"Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth,

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..."

September 4, 2003

Hey, 360 - where's my name in that list?

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Matt

K7MTO

September 5, 2003

It would be really fitting if the waypoint ID for that cache were something like GC0001.

September 5, 2003

360, could you please post a link to the new cache page. Thanks.

Scoobie

Livin' & Dyin' in 3/4 Time

38.2k · September 5, 2003

I can see it now. Everybody visiting the site and leaving a can of beans.

"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

2.3k · September 5, 2003

quote:
Originally posted by scoobie10:
360, could you please post a link to the new cache page. Thanks.

Scoobie

Livin' & Dyin' in 3/4 Time

Sure, here ya go:

ORIGINAL STASH TRIBUTE PLAQUE

September 5, 2003

Is there any chance that we could have some media covering this event?

"Good evening, I'm Dan Rather reporting from N 45° 17.460 W 122° 24.800 . Tonights top story....Geocaching".

or

"I'm Chris Matthews and you're watching HARDBALL!!! Tonight's topic...Where did geocaching begin".

Okay, maybe not. But it would be kinda cool to get someone to come out and write something about it.

Scoobie

Livin' & Dyin' in 3/4 Time

September 5, 2003

quote:
Originally posted by scoobie10:
Is there any chance that we could have some media covering this event?

"Good evening, I'm Dan Rather reporting from N 45° 17.460 W 122° 24.800 . Tonights top story....Geocaching".

or

"I'm Chris Matthews and you're watching _HARDBALL!!!_ Tonight's topic...Where did geocaching begin".

Okay, maybe not. But it would be kinda cool to get someone to come out and write something about it.

Scoobie

Livin' & Dyin' in 3/4 Time

If Criminal shows up there will be your coverage... He's a published writer now!

September 5, 2003

360 - I think the new posting should also mention the can of beans among the original items. You might also add a link to my Un-Original cache which has more historical information.

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Matt

K7MTO

1.5k · September 5, 2003

So is this the part where someone says 'you don't amount to a hill of beans'?

[edit]I'm stuck at work, or I'd be at the send off event tonight. Don't get off until 2230, but I doubt Jeff would hang out an extra 2.5-3 hours just for me. Too bad. I wanted to sign the back of the plaque.

Brian

Team A.I.

3.9k · September 5, 2003

I'm surprised nobody logged a note on the site already, just to be the first one on the page. Any guesses as who's going to be first to log it?

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What's the Frequency, Jeremy?

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1.5k · September 5, 2003

I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and say that...myself will be the first to log a note on the cache page. Who is covering the spread, and what are my odds?

Brian

Team A.I.

September 5, 2003

Damm this thread was so buried when I joined that I never saw it. I would have sent some $$ via pay pal had I seen it but since it is long past I guess I will just add my thoughts, which I know you all cannot wait to hear. I think its a great idea, and the log book is mandatory for those who make the trip to see the orginal site. I kinda like the second site though a six pack would be my perfect cache find, I'd sit and drink it then make my log entry. In exchange I probably leave a McToy or a 6" switchblade knife.

I see your lips moving but all I hear is blah blah blah

1.7k · September 5, 2003

Ooooh I just saw the plaque tonight. It looks good. Wait until the rest of you see it.

Till a voice, as bad as Conscience, rang interminable changes

On one everlasting Whisper day and night repeated -- so:

"Something hidden. Go and find it. Go and look behind the Ranges --

"Something lost behind the Ranges. Lost and waiting for you. Go!"

Rudyard Kipling , The Explorer 1898

2.3k · September 6, 2003

Here ya go...will be in Portland tonight, monumenting it on Sunday morning:

[This message was edited by TEAM 360 on September 06, 2003 at 07:18 AM.]

September 6, 2003

Great Plaque! But, I beat you here, I'm camped a few hundred yards up the road right now. Good Internet service but bad GPS, couldn't get a good lock at the stash site. See ya tomorrow!

Dave...

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