+WVDan Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 I finally passed the 200 mark on Memorial Day weekend. Can't wait to get to number 300 now. Quote Link to comment
+IV_Warrior Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Congratulations. I hope you enjoy the journey to 300. Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Folks need to recognize that 200 caches means a whole different thing in West Virginia vs. elsewhere.* With a lower cache density and challenging terrain, driving and hiking to 200 caches when you're based in West Virginia is a major accomplishment. Congratulations and keep up the good work! *In much the same sense that "cousins" means something very different in other states. Quote Link to comment
+macatac1961 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Way to go WVDan! Here's to your next milestone. Quote Link to comment
+Phideo Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 WTG and congrats. You have over 100 caches in Hagerstown to hit to get you to 300 real quick. Quote Link to comment
+Man In The Wild Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 (edited) I saw this topic yesterday, but I figured it couldn't be someone from WV--MikeDX didn't start the topic! Oh... it's his biggest competition. Now I understand! Congratulations, WVDan! I definately agree with Leprechaun... caching here is very different than many areas. For those that don't know what kind of numbers he's talking about, there are now 384 caches within 100 miles of my home coordinates (including those I own and found.) To me this looks like a pretty big number since it's been growing 'quickly' this year. I cheat--most of my finds are from out of state. WVDan has the goal of finding the most WV caches (or is that ALL WV caches?) So... 300 by next Thursday? Edited June 9, 2004 by Man In The Wild Quote Link to comment
+instep_guy Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 WVDan, congrats on #200 and enjoy the next 100! Quote Link to comment
+WVDan Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 ... WVDan has the goal of finding the most WV caches (or is that ALL WV caches?)... Both are my goal Man in the Wild. First goal is to get most West Virginia Finds. Next goal is to find all West Virginia caches. I may save South Peak summit till last, since that may be the one that kills me. Supose they'd let me charter a hellicopter to put me down up there? Quote Link to comment
+mikedx Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Dan, Congrats on #200! Took me much longer. I see you had a fun trip in the eastern panhandle. I wish I posted this myself, but have been ill. I got some mail from you today, but haven't been home to open it. I don't think anyone can seriously say that they are going to get all the caches in WV with the way they pop up. Boom, there's one in Wheeling. Boom, Martinsburg. Boom, Beckley. An accomplishment for me would be to get all the ones that were active in WV when you started. Glad I could help on Find the 60. Congrats! Mike Quote Link to comment
+WV Muddy Boots Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 WVDan, MikeDX, Maybe we should all tackle the Summit together - that way, we each have someone to talk to on the trip down when we fall !! Puter Quote Link to comment
+WVDan Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 WVDan, MikeDX, Maybe we should all tackle the Summit together - that way, we each have someone to talk to on the trip down when we fall !! Puter Be it alone or with two other friends, I still don't like the idea of death in that manor. However, I do refuse to do South Peak Summit alone. Even if I have to pay out the $130 plus to get a guide to go with me and make sure I'm on the right path. Plus, if I go, I'm taking TMP's route. My knees went week on the viewing platform at Seneca rocks, there's no Way I'm going to hang from a rope on the side of that rock. Quote Link to comment
+Man In The Wild Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I'll have to read TMP's log again. I know that's the way I'd want to go. Did he need any special equipment with that route? I like MikeDX's idea of getting all the WV caches that were around when I started... Let's see... there were nine when I started. I still need to find two of those (the two oldest.) Oh, did he mean when WVDan started? Oh, that's different then. WVDan--think that helicopter could carry us both there? Quote Link to comment
+WVDan Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 I'll have to read TMP's log again. I know that's the way I'd want to go. Did he need any special equipment with that route? I like MikeDX's idea of getting all the WV caches that were around when I started... Let's see... there were nine when I started. I still need to find two of those (the two oldest.) Oh, did he mean when WVDan started? Oh, that's different then. WVDan--think that helicopter could carry us both there? TMP didn't have to have any special equipment. Also, if they can get a hellicopter to carry a tank, I'm sure it will hold the both of us. We may tick off some climbers with the down draft from the rotors though. We'd have to grab, sign, and evacuate quickly. Know anyone with a hellicopter? Quote Link to comment
+Man In The Wild Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 TMP didn't have to have any special equipment. Also, if they can get a hellicopter to carry a tank, I'm sure it will hold the both of us. We may tick off some climbers with the down draft from the rotors though. We'd have to grab, sign, and evacuate quickly. Know anyone with a hellicopter? Ok. I wanna go TMPs route. Anything requiring special equipment for me would also require an ambulance nearby... No... I don't know anyone with a hellicopter, but one sure sounded like it was going to land on the front lawn at my work today! Quote Link to comment
+AJ of Dunbar Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I didnt even see this thread! congrats on 200 wvdan! i just broke 20, lol. aj Quote Link to comment
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