Halloween Hunt

9.5k · October 28, 2004

I know this is short notice but here's the deal. A few have chatted about going on a Halloween hunt and some of us thought The Bloated Festering Head of My First Victim would be a good choice. But wait! What's a Halloween hunt if it can't be done on Halloween? The problem we have is I like to be at home scaring the carp out of the little kiddies (pictures of the house to be posted soon).

Sooooo, I figure meet up time should be at 11PM Saturday night, with a hunt start of between 11:30-11:45PM.

So who is crazy enough to be in on this?

Costume optional of course. :lol:

1.3k · October 28, 2004

Since the site is down for a few hours, can you tell me the general area where that cache is?

9.5k · October 28, 2004

N 47° 06.252 W 122° 38.115

That puts it in Dupont.

1.9k · October 28, 2004

man if i lived near you i'd be so there.

night caching is the best... driving out into a swamp so that you can light ut the cache are with your headlights... hiking 1 mile each way at midnight throught bear and cougar infested woods... did i mention i always do this stuff alone?

i love night stuff, noone will go with me at night here though so i don't do too much of it.

October 28, 2004

As one who has done this cache during daylight on a relatively warm day, trying it at night would be beyond brutal! We're talking water nearly up to your waist in areas and brush so thick you have to absolutely just bull your way through it. A wide walking path will get you within .15 miles and you think to yourself "How bad can it be,? Its only about 900 feet, right?" That 900 feet took me almost an hour and a half. One way.

Now don't get me wrong here, I love a good adventure. During the last Hot Potato game GeoDiver, GEMs and I waded almost a mile in water up to our waists in the flooded Green River in the middle of the night in February trying to get to a cache and wouldn't have missed it for anything. I just want to make sure you know what you're getting in to. Doing Bloated Festering Head at night will be a 5+.

That being said, gentlemen, I salute you for even considering it. You are men among boys for attempting it. And should you happen to be victorious, stories will be told and songs will be sung of your courage and bravery. My only regret is that I have to work that night and can't do it myself! I can't wait to read the logs!

9.5k · October 28, 2004

Well it sounds like there is a somewhat dry trail that leads in as it is found for the exit out. I'm tenacious enough to look for it, but not willing to wade through unknown waters in the middle of the night. Now's the time for that oilskin jacket I used to have.

1.8k · October 28, 2004

I attempted this one a few months ago -- it was my 100th DNF -- and from all I've read about it, I've got a feeling that I now know which direction to try to get to it from.

I'll have to clear it with the wife, but I think I'll be able to make this one. :lostsignal:

October 28, 2004

Darn it! Between the Oyster Festival at Flyning Fish and the Cask Beer Festival at Seattle Center there is no way I can make this one. It is right up my ally though. Peace, Nolenator

9.5k · October 28, 2004

Where is a good place to meet up?

October 28, 2004

Man, I wouldn't go back in there in the daylight, let alone in the middle of the night. However, I would like to sit out on the trail and sip a couple of cool ones while I listen to all the four letter words for two plus hours. :lostsignal:

October 29, 2004

Sounds like my kind of fun. I may have to break some previous plans to be part of this fun!

Those who rule

Play at night

Aurooooo

1.8k · October 29, 2004

Where is a good place to meet up?

You couldn't do much better than Farelli's Pizza, at the corner of Center Dr. and McNeil St. They're a pizza place on one side and a bar on the other, so I'm sure they're open late. Center Dr. exit off of I-5; can't miss it. It's at 47.0936, -122.6438.

Maybe meet there at 10:30?

October 29, 2004

I got to get out of the perpetual dog house from caching at odd hours. I might be in. I have been proding a friend for some recon. Peace, Nolenator

1.5k · October 29, 2004

It should be great! Forecast for Saturday Night..... Heavy Rain. :lostsignal:

October 29, 2004

Hi all!

I've been keeping my eye on this one myself. Hey it could potentially be number 101 for me (maybe 100). Anyone interested in riding together? I'm in Federal Way.

October 29, 2004

Do you need someone to show you how NOT to get there?

Count me in!

I think the best parking is near Huggins Crossing and Evans Court.

This probably wont look as bad in the dark.

Edited October 29, 2004 by Kfam

October 29, 2004

Man, I wouldn't go back in there in the daylight, let alone in the middle of the night. However, I would like to sit out on the trail and sip a couple of cool ones while I listen to all the four letter words for two plus hours.

I'm with aJetPilot...been there, done that, once is enough, but would love to witness the attempts of the uninitiated... :lostsignal:

October 29, 2004

Ok, any recommendations on what to wear? I know its a swamp, but how much of a swamp? That last picture, being wet up to the chest, maybe higher for me since I'm shorter means perhaps we should all wear bubble suits! Heheheh

1.8k · October 29, 2004

I think the best parking is near Huggins Crossing and Evans Court.

That's where I parked, too, and it still seems as good a spot as any. It's not even on most maps yet. Take Center Dr. to Intel and turn south. MapQuest has it, and I'm guessing it's at about 47.1073, -122.6353.

"any recommendations on what to wear?"

Figuring it's gonna be raining, and you'll be crashing through some thick brush, I'd wear a durable jacket of some type. From Perrin and Faile's log, it looks like it's definitely obtainable in jeans and hiking boots.

Kfam, on the other hand, tends to take the direct route :mad:

9.5k · October 29, 2004

An initial meet up at the pizza joint is ok with me.

Travisl, the parking coords you gave are on the opposite side of a creek of the cache location and all of my maps agree on this. Are you guys sure about this?

It sounds like we'll be driving into a residential area. We might want to minimize the number of cars going in? I can accomodate 3 passengers and spare clothes (I'm planning on bringing a spare set just for comfort sake if I'm too wet and mucked.)

Below; the first image is Mapquest and Mappoint overlayed. The black streetlines are Mappoint and the blue river is Mapquest. The second image is Delorme V3.0 showing the marsh area as it was before development. Notice anything interesting? All of my other maps don't show these railroads. Are they abandoned?

1.1k · October 29, 2004

That being said, gentlemen, I salute you for even considering it. You are men among boys for attempting it. And should you happen to be victorious, stories will be told and songs will be sung of your courage and bravery.

Ahem...

Men?!

And here I was thinking about doing it AGAIN...

-=-

m

9.5k · October 29, 2004

That being said, gentlemen, I salute you for even considering it. You are men among boys for attempting it. And should you happen to be victorious, stories will be told and songs will be sung of your courage and bravery.

Ahem...

Men?!

And here I was thinking about doing it AGAIN...

-=-

m

You're such a tease. :mad: :huh:

2.5k · October 29, 2004

And since CGal knows the easier way in, let us be careful how we treat the young lady. If she want to try it again, the more the merrier. As for myself, I have not decided whether I want to do this or not. I am still cogitating. According to my notes taken from CGal the best way in is via Dupont Crossroads.

2.8k · October 29, 2004

I really don't know you all well wnough to comment...but that's never stopped me before...

With respect...I think y'all are out of your minds... :mad:

I'll be home blissfully asleep...but have a good time...

9.5k · October 29, 2004

And since CGal knows the easier way in, let us be careful how we treat the young lady. If she want to try it again, the more the merrier. As for myself, I have not decided whether I want to do this or not. I am still cogitating. According to my notes taken from CGal the best way in is via Dupont Crossroads.

I always look forward to seeing CGal. I know she'll never give away the final hide although she will likely be hilariously amused watching the rest of us.

October 29, 2004

My apologies for leaving you out CGal, but stories are already told and songs are often sung of your courage and bravery. You are a woman among girls and I have rendered many a salute in honor of your conquests. Oh yeah, that and I didn't think you'd want to get wet again so soon after Dripping from the Wynoochee. :mad: That one's on my short list, along with Ring of Fire.

I'd be honored to hunt 5 star caches with you any time.

1.3k · October 29, 2004

I really don't know you all well wnough to comment...but that's never stopped me before...

With respect...I think y'all are out of your minds...

I'll be home blissfully asleep...but have a good time...

I do know most of these folx well enough to comment.

You are right, they are all nuts!!!!!! :huh:

But it is a good wholesome kind of nuts. :mad:

5.6k · October 29, 2004

You are right, they are all nuts!!!!!!

I like nuts!

I'm discussing with the wife going on this 'adventure'.

Hey, does scuba gear (sans flippers) count as a costume?

October 29, 2004

Nope, got to wear the flippers. Peace, Nolenator

October 29, 2004

But it is a good wholesome kind of nuts.

good? wholesome? ugh! Count me out. Now if it was a bad, obnoxious, naughty kinda nuts, I might reconsider...

9.5k · October 29, 2004

We're not above that. :mad:

October 30, 2004

I'm wondering if any previous finders are planning to go and cheer-lead. It's been a while since GEM's and I did this cache, but the memory is still etched clearly in my feeble mind and has not faded enough to make me want to do it again. BUT...I may come out for the entertainment value :mad:

Any other previous finders who wanto go as part of a "support" team, let me know.

If you do post that you're interested, or send me an email...be patient. I'm currently sitting in Dallas, TX at DFW waiting for a plane to SeaTac. Won't be home 'til around midnite and will check messages then.

Edited October 30, 2004 by GeoDiver

October 30, 2004

So, I've been thinking about this since discussing it with Totem Lake and Right Wing Wacko last weekend. I've finally decided that I'm going to do this come heck or high water. Oh, I guess the high water is already there. :mad:

I might be in the area before dusk or earlier, just to do some preliminary scouting. I'm looking forward to all the fun.

Misguided One

October 30, 2004

I'm still game for this, even as crazy as it sounds. The question is should I go buy some rubber boots or stick with my pair of hiking boots for the journey? I know I'm bringing extra socks and clothes for sure!

Totem Lake, I would be up for car pooling. Again I'm in Federal Way and only like 2 miles from I-5 (near the Aquatic Center).

I'll be gone tomorrow morning/afternoon planning on heading up to Seattle to try and conquer Nellie Does Green Lake. I should hopefully be home by 2 or 3.

5.6k · October 30, 2004

Nope, got to wear the flippers. Peace, Nolenator

Forget it then! Have you ever tried to walk in flippers? Hard enough on dry ground, just try it in water.

Actually, upon further thought, I can't wear SCUBA gear, I've loaned my tanks to a friend. I was thinking of wearing my farmer john wetsuit though... Too bad it doesn't match the jester outfit I have.

For this I'd think Rino's would be best, but at least have FRS radio's (if I can make it I'll bring extra).

9.5k · October 30, 2004

Forget it then! Have you ever tried to walk in flippers? Hard enough on dry ground, just try it in water.

You have to walk backwards. :mad:

2.7k · October 30, 2004

Forget it then! Have you ever tried to walk in flippers? Hard enough on dry ground, just try it in water.

You have to walk backwards.

lol. Should see me getting in and out of the float tube. Kinda awkward with those dadgum flippers.

JavaDuck...I'd wear at least rubber boots.

This does soudn like fun! But too far south and late for me....when I do attempt htis I'm going in wiht my neoprene chest waders.

October 30, 2004

I've been reading through the cache logs and this is beginning to sound like a crazy fun idea.....right up my alley! :rolleyes: Hmmmm, now you have me thinking again. I have hip waders and chest waders. Or maybe it would be better to wear old ratty clothes and plan on getting fithy dirty wet??? I can see the news headlines....."Geocachers found dead and dying in local swamp"....story at 5.

October 30, 2004

Trying to decide if this sounds fun or not... Is anyone carpooling down from the eastside?

9.5k · October 30, 2004

I'll be heading down and I guess I'm picking up JavaDuck on the way. You're welcome to join me.

October 30, 2004

I'm not quite sure of what to make of this. I see they are meeting before hand and there is a bar, so 10-12 drunk geocachers out at midnite in a swamp sound like fun????? Sign me up!..... :rolleyes: I'll be coming down from Monroe if this is actually going to happen and I won't be the only one there. I'll be going by the eastside and my Honda is so trashed from the previous caching/camping trips that I don't mind any swamp creatures in it.

9.5k · October 30, 2004

duplicate post

Edited October 30, 2004 by TotemLake

October 30, 2004

So Totem, what time should we meet and where? I remember briefly meeting you after the WGSA meeting last weekend.

Going to have to go look for my rubber boots, if not have an errand I can do tomorrow.

October 30, 2004

I guess I should clarify my last post. I must be getting tired, spent a day with kids on a sugar high!

If I can't find my rubber boots, need to go out and get a new pair, don't want wet feet even though I'm a duck!

9.5k · October 30, 2004

I'm going to assume we're all meeting at the pizza joint at 10:30 per Travisl's suggestion. i just did a head count and got 7 definites and 5 maybes. That's a big crowd for a neighborhood street.

I should plan on leaving Kirkland by 9.

LittleBlue, if you want to meet me at the Park and Ride near where we were at today, say 9ish, we can head out together. JavaDuck, is there a P&R near I-5 by ya? If so, give me the coordinates and I'll meet you there sometime around 9:45. I'll e-mail you my cell phone.

1.3k · October 30, 2004

TL, you can swing right off I-5 at the Hwy 18 exit and go west. There is a park n ride right off 348th & 9th Ave. That should be near JavaDuck as he said he was near the Weyerhaeuser Pool. Coords are approx N 47 17.385 W 122 19.325.

October 30, 2004

Sign me up. If anyone needs a ride I'll be going down 522 to 405 and then south. E-mail me if you want a ride. Maybe I'll get down early and do some caching down that way and some recon.

October 30, 2004

Totem.

I just looked and there is on one 348th, the street I'm on, probably about a mile and half from my apt. Hold on and let me see if I can find coordinates. The address is

901 S 348th.

October 30, 2004

Thanks Wander Lost, you beat me to it! I just plan on walking up to the park and ride. My car would be safer in my complex than at the park and ride. Lovely Federal Way. 9:45 sounds good to me Totem!

October 30, 2004

My Dearest Fen,

In the days of the endless nightmare there will come a crowd into a place of death. They will come with joy in their hearts for they have forgotten that which frightens them. This is my time, my bog, my decision. They may live, they may not. They might pray for the mercy of Ellylidan; believing there is such a thing.

These are the nights of the longing daydream. This is a special time for the creatures who roam not in the regions of men. The humans have forgotten, they have trivialized the season, they no longer remember that which hunts them in the darkness. Some fear the darkness, some more rightly fear that which the darkness obscures.

My question to you is this; will the mighty Fen Dweller of the Bog stalk my prey? I long to see you again my friend, I would love to hear you will be here in my lair as I was once in yours.

All my love,

E

Halloween Hunt

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