pbarr86 Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I live in Mass, is it too late in the season to hide my 1st cache, should I just wait until spring or go for it now??? I will be ready to place it this Saturday (11/16) Any thoughts? Paul Quote Link to comment
+Jacksons Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Go ahead and hide it winter and snow do not stop geocacgers Quote Link to comment
+MacBWizard Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I'd say it would be better to place the cache now, due to the absence of leaves you will be able to post more accurate coordinates. Proud new owner of a Vista Quote Link to comment
+GoldKey Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Worst case, no one finds it until spring (the same thing that would happen if you waited until then to hide it). Best case some intrepid cacher gets a nice challange and finds it sooner. "We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile. We are the Borg." Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 The fall in the northeast is prime Geocaching time. Go ahead and place it! "You can't make a man by standing a sheep on its hind legs, but by standing a flock of sheep in that position, you can make a crowd of men" -Max Beerbohm Quote Link to comment
+Criminal Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 quote:Originally posted by BrianSnat:The fall in the northeast is prime Geocaching time. _ No, fall in the northWEST is prime geocaching time. Don't p1ss me off, see my stern face! Quote Link to comment
TheMoore's Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 It's never too late If you hide it, people will find it. I'd even venture a guess that WaldenRun or Feathers will be there before the week is out! --------------------------------------------------------------- "You're no verra sensible, Sassenach, but I like ye fine. Let's go." Quote Link to comment
+Olar Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 quote:Originally posted by pbarr86:I live in Mass, is it too late in the season to hide my 1st cache, should I just wait until spring or go for it now??? Last year at this time I was thinking along the same lines as you are. I quickly discovered that the caching activity was higher in the Winter months, at least in my area, and was very enjoyable despite the cold. I even went out and bought myself a pair of snow-shoes and had a ball. I find myself hoping for early snow this year so that I can get going on those Winter cache hunts. Happy Caching, Olar "Pi 'r not square, Pie 'r round you dummy!" Quote Link to comment
+Jacksons Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Nothing in the northwest is prime Quote Link to comment
+bigredmed Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 two reasons 1. Caches get found and eventually, there are no good ones close to you that you can do on the few hours a week you can go caching. Any time you add a new one, you make someone's cache list a little better. 2. Snow just adds to the challenge. Advice: Use an Ammo can, paint it with Kilz primer and sealant. The Kilz dries white and can accept any color. Experiment with colors in the area you want to hide it, and maybe use white as the base color for your cammo. A nice winter cammo can be made for a grassy area using white paint base and dark colors of a craft spray paint called "webbing" This stuff has a plastic in the paint that makes the paint come out like marble. The end result is a white ammo can with black or brown streaks. This would blend into a snowy grassy or brushy area. By appointment to the Court of HRM Queen Mikki I. Quote Link to comment
+creagerstonefamily Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Jacksons:Nothing in the northwest is prime What about the number "3"? Quote Link to comment
+Trudy & the beast Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 We are caching in mid-November and expect to be in mid-December, mid-January, etc. Why let up? Go for it... Place it... Make my day. Zeolites unite! Quote Link to comment
+GeoIA Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 quote:Originally posted by CreagerStone Family: quote:Originally posted by Jacksons:Nothing in the northwest is prime What about the number "3"? I like it! hehehe Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 _ No, fall in the northWEST is prime geocaching time. Don't p1ss me off, see my stern face! I would tend to agree with both of you, but I'm partial to the "High Country" P.S. Walgreens has attends for sale if you have bladder problems!! Tahosa - Dweller of the Mountain Tops. Quote Link to comment
+Alan2 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Place it - no ticks. Quote Link to comment
+Planet Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Run don't walk! I found 12 in the last week alone. Cache you later, Planet Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Quote Link to comment
+Planet Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Alan2:Place it - no ticks. Bulldoots! There are too ticks still. Found one in a cache the other day, several last weekend. Yes, there are ticks. So what, place that cache. And do a tick check! Cache you later, Planet Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Quote Link to comment
Kal-El Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 I'm glad to see the answer is a resounding "Just do it!" As a hot blooded Mid-westerner, the winter months are long and slow down the construction, so I think geocaching in the snow would be fine! Best regards, Kal-El Quote Link to comment
pbarr86 Posted November 15, 2002 Author Share Posted November 15, 2002 OK, it's almost ready to go. I just need to pick up a log book and a few more "goodies" and it will be all set. Now if only this big storm will miss us so I'll have a chance to get out and actually hide it. Question, I want to make this a theme cache, do cachers tend to stick w/ the theme or do they just put in any old item that may not relate to the cache? maybe someone that has placed a theme cache will have some insight. Thanks for all the replies, OH and by the way I'm still picking the ticks off my dog from last weekends cache hunts Paul Quote Link to comment
+Trudy & the beast Posted November 16, 2002 Share Posted November 16, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Kal-El: the winter months are long and slow down the construction Do you suppose mosquitos and construction may be related? Zeolites unite! Quote Link to comment
+WaldenRun Posted November 16, 2002 Share Posted November 16, 2002 Since you have been nice enough to visit two caches of mine, I would LOVE to return the favor. -WR "Why worry when you can obsess?" Quote Link to comment
pbarr86 Posted November 16, 2002 Author Share Posted November 16, 2002 OK, it's ready to go. I'm gonna head out in the rain TODAY and get this thing hid. I will then come home, fill out the "online form" then we will see what happens. Thanks for all the input, can't wait to see what people say about it. Paul Quote Link to comment
pbarr86 Posted November 16, 2002 Author Share Posted November 16, 2002 Well, it's done and it's already listed. Thanks for all the replies and happy hunting!!! Here it is Click here Paul I can't wait to see who finds it first!!! Quote Link to comment
pbarr86 Posted November 16, 2002 Author Share Posted November 16, 2002 You hit the nail on the head, WaldenRun had it found before the day was even over. And to WaldenRun... you da man!!!! Paul Quote Link to comment
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