+absolutad Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 I'm thinking about attempting to do Melvin's Multiple Madness on either Friday the 17th around 5:00pm or Saturday the 18th at either 5am or 4:30pm ... (have to plan around those tides) .. anyone interested in joining me?? I'd rather not have to muck alone always more fun in a group hehe... http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...1b-2b35f2ab6032 Quote
+Skully & Mulder et al. Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 I work just 10 minutes from the park but I've been avoiding this forever. I might be able to do it if we could squeeze it in after work on a weekday. I could be at a meeting place anytime after 3:30 PM. Quote
+avroair Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 I am in for a hunt but might I humbly suggest you time it with the tides. I recently spoke to the cache owner who informed me that it is best to attempt: a. during the last fall b. during low tide I have been to stage one and the muck, horse flies, mosquitoes and general filth are very bad at this time of year. Otherwise good luck Quote
+Mopar Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 I work just 10 minutes from the park but I've been avoiding this forever. I might be able to do it if we could squeeze it in after work on a weekday. I could be at a meeting place anytime after 3:30 PM. Even you probably can't grab this one after work, Helmut! Yes, you need to time the tides. There is a 6ft difference between low tide and high. Full moon and new moon the tides are lower (and higher). You need to get there, get done what you need to get done, and get out before the tide comes in. I think Marty says it can be done in 2 hours. I think the only way that is true is if you are a duck! It took us about 4hrs if I remember right, and I can't imagine cutting more then an hour off that at most if everything goes perfect and you find each stage in seconds. Quote
+Skully & Mulder et al. Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 Even you probably can't grab this one after work, Helmut! Yes, you need to time the tides. There is a 6ft difference between low tide and high. Full moon and new moon the tides are lower (and higher). You need to get there, get done what you need to get done, and get out before the tide comes in. I think Marty says it can be done in 2 hours. I think the only way that is true is if you are a duck! It took us about 4hrs if I remember right, and I can't imagine cutting more then an hour off that at most if everything goes perfect and you find each stage in seconds. Chris, In hindsight, I agree - planning is paramount. I got all tide info back in February (I think), then I was going to wait till June'ish when the weather was warmer but never got a chance to do it. If it took the group that you had 4 hours, I don't think I could do it in less then that. I think I'll just bail out of this one for now as weekends would be tough for me in the fall. I could just see S&R looking for me in the muck in the middle of the night. Quote
+briansnat Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 (edited) I think it could be done r in well under 4 hours. It took us a bit over 2, but we started at the 2nd stage (the first was missing at the time). I can't imagine the 1st stage adding 2 hours. As long as you split up so one group will be guaranteed to find the real coords (each stage has a real and fake set) and you are in touch with cell phones or radios, it will take a lot less time. We also walked to the final stagse, which may have cut down on the time it took. I think some subsequent finders have walked back to their car and driven to the last stages, which actually takes more time. Edited September 9, 2004 by briansnat Quote
+avroair Posted September 9, 2004 Posted September 9, 2004 (edited) Would that be along the GSP? Edited September 9, 2004 by avroair Quote
+briansnat Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 Would that be along the GSP? Oh it was only for about 50 feet...just to cross the bridge. Quote
marty621 Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 Be aware that you need to get into the park for the last stage and the park closes at dusk. Quote
etoast66 Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 Would that be along the GSP? Read the logs, Avro. Brian and the Dodger encountered the NJSP along the parkway. Also, that missing first stage that Mxyzptlk and I tried to find the week before would have added at least an hour on to our trip Quote
+HartClimbs Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 I'd like to be a part of the team that logs it - can I do it from my computer? Quote
+splicingdan Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 It most definitely can be done in 2 hours or even less. I chose the wrong coordinates twice and still made it in slightly over 2 hours. An inflatable boat would be optimal. You wouldn't need to worry about the tides. Quote
+absolutad Posted September 10, 2004 Author Posted September 10, 2004 Well... i DO have an inflatable boat... it's a bit big and i would need help carrying it through the reeds... S&MetAll where do you work? I live like 2 minutes from there.. the times I posted in the first note were to do it at the lowest possible tides during a new moon.... but if we are going to use a boat.. then maybe we would need SOME tide in... and actually.. swimming across the creek is easier then walking through muck isn't it hehe I might be able to take a half day next thursday.. it's new years eve and it's a good excuse lowest tide is at 4:14pm so starting closer to 3:00 or even 2:30ish would probably be good.. low tide is at 0 that day high tide is only 5.5'.. i could bring the boat out ... blow it up at home before hand... what do ya say? Marty you want to tag along to do maintenance on the caches? seems i read that they're pretty waterlogged Quote
+splicingdan Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 I'd suggest carrying the boat uninflated until you see the need to cross the water. Quote
+JMBella Posted September 10, 2004 Posted September 10, 2004 As crazy as it would be for me to get there at 5:00AM, this would probably be the best time to go. I will know if I can make, whatever time or date you choose. Quote
+absolutad Posted September 14, 2004 Author Posted September 14, 2004 I'd suggest carrying the boat uninflated until you see the need to cross the water. Can't.. it's too big to fill with a battery powered inflator.. the only good inflator i found was an electric one or car powered one... well .. if we go this thursday afternoon.... i could probably get my dad to watch my son since he's coming home early for rosh hashannah.... hmmmmm Quote
+absolutad Posted September 16, 2004 Author Posted September 16, 2004 Hmmmm guess i'm not going today no one said for sure they'd go.. and bad weather... bummed... Quote
+mr.magoo Posted September 18, 2004 Posted September 18, 2004 My son and I did it in 3 hours (even with moving the car) The cache is set up nicely so that it can be done in 2 trips (no more hints) So if you need to, you can spend about around 1-2 hours the first visit and then finish up on anoher trip. Quote
+trowel32 Posted September 18, 2004 Posted September 18, 2004 Having done this cache, I would say bag the boat - sounds like more hassle than it would be worth. Wait till low tide, go fast, and be prepared to get muddy! It was a lot of fun Quote
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