+ohjoy! Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I have 8 travel bugs that will be with me when I visit New Jersey July 5-10. Is there anyone out there that would like to meet me and trade TBs so that I have some to bring back to the West Coast? Let me know and I'll try to arrange to meet you. Quote Link to comment
+IV_Warrior Posted July 1, 2004 Share Posted July 1, 2004 I know NJ isn't a huge state, but still, you might want to narrow down a bit, the general area of NJ you plan on visiting Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 If you're in the northern part, I'm game. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 I'm game I have 4 travel bugs from California... oh wait, that isn't too far from Washington, nevermind! Quote Link to comment
+ohjoy! Posted July 3, 2004 Author Share Posted July 3, 2004 I'll be in the Wyckoff/Hawthorne part of the state and caching (mornings and later evenings) in a 20+ mile radius from there. I'm willing to drive a bit further if I am given good directions. Briansnat has suggested getting together later in the week, so communicate with him about possibilities. I'm hoping to pick up a few more bugs today that I can bring along. Aside from trading bugs, it would be great to meet fellow cachers on the East Coast. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I'm off Wed and Thur. If anybody else is available and would like to greet a west coast geocacher, let me know, Perhaps we can team up for some hunts. Quote Link to comment
+Semper Securus Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I might be able to do something on Thursday.. Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 I might be able to as well....I will keep an eye on the thread Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Thursday is fine. If you will have me along of course Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Well Ohjoy. Will you be around Thursday? Quote Link to comment
+dhenninger Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Thursday is good for me too. dave Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 ohjoy or not I see a group hunt brewing.... Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 ohjoy or not I see a group hunt brewing.... Hmmmmm, perhaps the Artful Dodger's Aye Carumba!! ? Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Hmmm...I live in Hawthorne and I'd be willing to give you three bugs to take along with you! One of them is yellow!! Kar Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 (edited) ohjoy or not I see a group hunt brewing.... Hmmmmm, perhaps the Artful Dodger's Aye Carumba!! ? I can't guarantee that i can make it stilll but that sounds awesome to me... Mike edit: will try to confirm by afternoon Edited July 6, 2004 by The Frantic Cachers Quote Link to comment
+ohjoy! Posted July 6, 2004 Author Share Posted July 6, 2004 I will hold Thursday open. Since I don't have access to e-mail while out here, I have given BrianSnat my phone numbers. I'm up for anything - from just sitting around sharing to going to a few caches. (Remember, I'm not used to your hot muggy weather!) Looking forward to meeting some of you. I actually managed to snag about 12 TBs to bring with me! Quote Link to comment
+Team DEMP Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 (Remember, I'm not used to your hot muggy weather!) This isn't hot and muggy - come back in August! Is this a during the day meeting that us working folks that have to earn a living so our wifes can stay home and go shopping can't make or an after work meeting? Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Is this a during the day meeting that us working folks that have to earn a living so our wifes can stay home and go shopping can't make or an after work meeting? Good question. Is every who says they are available, available during the day, or was everyone assuming that it would be after work? Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Master...uh I mean my wife gave me the go ahead....I am free all day and night so if anyone wants to go caching I am game. Quote Link to comment
+Tiffany's Slaves Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 I might be up for a short after work meet. Real busy right now and going away on Friday for the weekend but I could probably squeeze in an hour or so Quote Link to comment
+Semper Securus Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 I was planning on taking the day off, but if after work is better for everyone, I should be good for that as well.. Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Well, if anyone still wants to I like the idea of going for Ay Caramba!! Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 I realized that I have to pick up my daughter in the am, so probably won't be available until 1ish. Perhaps those of us who have the whole day off can meet the late starters? Aye Carumba, as much as I'd like to do it, probably isn't a good choice, seeing as it could take most of the day. Perhaps the NY/NJ Multi State Multi Cache? The way its set up, latecomers could meet along the way. There are 2 other caches along the route as well. Or everyone can be on their own for the am, then meet in the pm to bag a few together. Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 So what would you like to do? I am all game for anything, I will leave it in the hands of anyone else who wants to go. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 I have to give Ohjoy a call and see what she's up for. I know of a cluster of caches off Skyline Drive in RMSF that I don't think most of you (Semper Sec, Frantics, Dave) have found yet. Several are mine. Probably would be about a 4-5 mile hike, with a car shuttle, to get them all. Rocky Horror, Iron Rott, Billy E, Lakeview. I also have 2 new ones planned for the area that might be online by Thur (if NJ Admin is watching his queue). Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 That's why I am leaving it up to you Brian, I don't mind where we go. Most areas are virgin to me anyways, and its not like I would turn down a Snat cache Quote Link to comment
+ohjoy! Posted July 7, 2004 Author Share Posted July 7, 2004 I actually found out that the library in Ridgewood will let me do e-mail on their computers. I'm logged in as my cousin. Hopefully I'll get back here Thursday morning to check on things - or maybe this evening if they are open. I agree about the weather - yesterday was lots nicer than Monday, for sure. I used to work on a truck farm here when I was a kid, so I do remember those August days! One big reason I will continue to live in the Pacific Northwest. Yes, I would be glad to get a phone call sometime today - at my Dad's place between 4 and 6:30 or my aunt's place after 8:30 would be best. Looking forward to whatever tomorrow - Joy Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 (edited) I spoke with OhJoy this afternoon. The plan is to meet at the Ramapo Mtn SF parking lot on Skyline Dr. at 1:00. From there we can gauge the weather and make concrete plans. I planted two caches there today and if they are approved, can be on the agenda along with several others in the area. Directions (for Joy): Route 208 to 287 south. Take Skyline Drive exit. I've never taken this exit but I think it's a right off the ramp and the parking is a short way up the hill on the left Coords:N41.01.948, W74.15.123 Edited July 7, 2004 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 I will be there. Thanks for setting this up Brian. Does this make you our "unofficial"diplomat for the Northeast?? Look forward to tomorrow. Mike. Quote Link to comment
+Semper Securus Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 It's going to go down to the wire for me tomorrow... We have been having bunch of system issues between us and several remote sites. Hopefully everything will be smoothed out by noon tomorrow. I am going to work tomorrow for a half day expecting to meet you at 1:00, but I may have to miss the fun if I need to stay at work. Brian, Let's exchange cell #'s by email, this way I can let you know what I'm doing.. Quote Link to comment
+ohjoy! Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 Thanks all, and especially Brian. I'm looking forward to whatever happens tomorrow! I did 3 caches today just for east coast practice! Two early in the morning and one in the evening. Til tomorrow... Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 (edited) Sorry Semp, but my cell phone just came out of the wash (seriously). It's not working very well at the moment . I can bring a FRS radio if you have one. Channel 2 of course. Also, 2 new caches online in the area so do another search before the morning. See everyone at the posted coords around 1. Edited July 8, 2004 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
+Team DEMP Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 (edited) Also, 2 new caches online in the area so do another search before the morning. dadgum - you are placing them as quick as I find them. I can't improve my BrianSnat remaining cache count! Have a blast tomorrow! Edited July 8, 2004 by Team DEMP Quote Link to comment
+Semper Securus Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Yes.. water and electronics don't mix too well Work is only about 20 minutes away from the meeting spot, so I won't have any trouble getting there by 1:00. If I'm not there by 1:00, I'm still stuck at work... I'll have FRS on Channel 2.. Hope to see you all ! Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 (edited) The exchange was made. I met Frantic Cachers and OhJoy and they bagged my new Overlook Cache and my Billy E. cache. It was very nice meeting both of them, particularly OhJoy because she came from so far away. It was nice, but very hot hike. I heard someone trying to communicate on my radio, but it wasn't clear clear. Hope it wasn't Semper Securus trying to catch up to us. Edited July 8, 2004 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 What you trying to say Brian?!?! Coming from Ridgefield Park isn't far enough?? huh?? You are lucky your caches involve nice hikes or else I would personally ban them!!!! Seriously though, thanks for coordinating it all and I definately look forward to bagging the rest of the (your) caches in the area. Hopefully soon, if the humidity breaks Mike. Quote Link to comment
+Semper Securus Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 No... regrettably it wasn't me on the radio... I was stuck at work and missed all the fun.. Those new caches do look great ! Count me in for next time.... Quote Link to comment
+ohjoy! Posted July 9, 2004 Author Share Posted July 9, 2004 I had an absolutely wonderful, hot, muggy, exhausting time with Brainsnat and The Frantic Cachers this afternoon. We probably could have accomplished more if I had found more energy! I would be willing to meet with any of you that have travel bugs to exchange on Saturday or Sunday morning - any time before 11 am. At a short-walk cache or someplace to sit and have a cup of coffee. E-mail me if you would like to meet. I'll be checking e-mail daily at the library. Because Groundspeak won't send me all of your messages through this forum, send replies to joyful100@netzero.net Quote Link to comment
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