+Puppers Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 (edited) Having read that the Leakin' Lena may be sunk (or at least permanently retired to dry dock, sorry Wienerdog!) we're thinking we may have the only reliable transportation to this Elusive Island in Lake Ballinger. If there are enough interested explorers, we might volunteer to haul our canoe over on a Saturday and let multiple parties share in this adventure. Please advise if there is an interest and if so, we'll do our best to pull together the logistics. Although be forewarned, we will not be responsible for any DNF's!! Edited March 22, 2005 by Puppers
+LandRover Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 I was thinking about this cache just the other day thinking that it would be fun to do just what you have suggested. Of course it would be easier for me if I actually had a boat of some kind. But since you asked first I would definatly be interested in such an adventure.
+Allanon Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 I think I'm a little on the large side for a canoe...how about a Zodiak?
lucyandrickie Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 The Leakin' Lena will be sorely missed She served the Wienerdogs well. In her honor we will offer up the Jolly Rancher for others to use. The only stipulation is that you dress like pirates and be silly. Good idea Puppers!
+Allanon Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Practicing my 'Arrrggggghhhhhhhhh, Matey'' as I type...
+Prying Pandora Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Sounds like fun! Where the heck is Lake Ballinger?
+Allanon Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 (edited) This point N47 46.952, W122 19.793 is on the island in question...if I'm not mistaken (and I probably am)... Edited March 22, 2005 by Allanon
+blindleader Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 I suggested a possible replacement for Leakin' Lena some time ago. Now could be the right time for a ship that a real pirate could love. Arrrrr.
+Stump Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Sounds like fun! Where the heck is Lake Ballinger? In Edmonds near I-5. We found those two caches last summer. It's a nice little lake to spend the day on.
+NBJPoppa Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Oh, boy! I've been wanting to get out there for nearly a year. I didn't know about Lena. I dug around and found my old inflatable boat late last summer, but it has lots of leaks. I don't think I'm in good enough shape to swim out there, but perhaps with a innertube.... On the other hand, the boat would be nicer.
+globalgirl Posted March 22, 2005 Posted March 22, 2005 Sounds great - though no doubt not nearly so exhilarating as seemed the last voyage of the dear ol' LL. Then again... I'd be happy to supply the vittles for Frito Pies (along with a gaggle of pirate eye-patches) - if someone can provide a Coleman to heat the chili... Question is - which particular Saturday are we considering here?
+Prying Pandora Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 (edited) Frito Pies wouldn't taste right without nolenator. Are you coming, PeaceMonger? Edited March 23, 2005 by Phil & Cathy
+Wienerdog Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 (edited) Oh the sea is so big and my ship is so small! The last crew of the Lena is seen here on the last leg of the final voyage, loaded down with plunder and tall sea tales to pass on to their grandchildren! And as for the Puppers canoe and Lucyandrickie’s Jolly Rancher, well, the Lena is like comparing the old Narcissus, that Tugboat Annie captained with Wallace Berry, to a Carnival Cruise Lines fun ship! Hey, sign me up! Arrrrg! Edited March 23, 2005 by Wienerdog
+Wienerdog Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 Oh by the way, the picture that Blindleader posted really is what the Leakin Lena looked like in her prime! Well sort of... almost, At least that's what she felt like when she crossed in front of John Wayne's Wild Goose at Roach Harbor many years ago.
+Puppers Posted March 23, 2005 Author Posted March 23, 2005 (edited) OK, it looks like there's enough interest to make it an Event. And if no one shows up, well, we'll toast marshmellows over our Coleman instead of Frito Pies We'll pick a date and time in the next couple of months to allow folks to plan and (hopefully) ensure good weather. Get working on those paddle-worthy arm muscles! Edited March 23, 2005 by Puppers
+GO West Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 This is one event that I would not miss. I'll provide the Paté de foie gras. And another canoe.
+AndrewRJ Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 I think I would like to join in on this little flotilla that is developing. Sounds like fun. I would be more than willing to man an oar, (until my arms give out that is).
+Cruiser Guy Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 boy I'd love to get in on this as well. the only boat I have is a pontoon boat that only holds one person. I look forward to this event coming up.
+Half-Canadian Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 I've had my eye on these caches for quite awhile, too. I'd be happy to bring down my 12-foot fibreglass dinghy that can comfortably take four people by oar (or electric trolling motor or outboard motor ) I can also bring one of my kayaks down if someone wants to go across solo! Great idea, Puppers
+k7-wave Posted March 23, 2005 Posted March 23, 2005 Since I live only 3.5 miles from the lake I get out to these caches quite a bit. In fact most summer days around sunset I enjoy a swim out to the island and back. I'd be happy to bring along my inflatable Seahawk 440 for someone to use (seats 2). I've got a 12V electric pump to inflate it with. Should be alot of fun to watch the fleet sail! BTW you definitely can access both caches from one landing site year round but it involves crawling on your knees for about 25 feet midway.
+jcar Posted March 24, 2005 Posted March 24, 2005 BTW you definitely can access both caches from one landing site year round but it involves crawling on your knees for about 25 feet midway. As you are crawling around, just remember there is a reason they call it Goose Island!
+AndrewRJ Posted April 17, 2005 Posted April 17, 2005 Little Blue and I were talking about this thread on the way back from the Terrece Creek CITO event. Any plans to make this happen? There seemed like plenty of interest, both from those with boats and those without. AndrewRJ
+Allanon Posted April 17, 2005 Posted April 17, 2005 LMAO...I was thinking the same thing as we both passed this today... Who/What/When??!?!!!?!?!
+Puppers Posted April 18, 2005 Author Posted April 18, 2005 We haven't forgotten our commitment to setting up an event - just waiting for the excitement of WCM to die down. Be looking for something soon!
+GeoRoo Posted April 18, 2005 Posted April 18, 2005 (edited) I'm up for this one too. I have an assortment of floating apparatus. Float tube, canoe, 12 ft. cartopper, several rubber rafts, pontoon boat and a new 22 oz. backpacking raft on the way. Wow, we could line them all up and walk over!..... Edited April 18, 2005 by GeoRoo
+hydnsek Posted April 18, 2005 Posted April 18, 2005 We haven't forgotten our commitment to setting up an event - just waiting for the excitement of WCM to die down. Be looking for something soon! Cool, I'm in! Haven't done any water caches yet that require special equipment.
+CENT5 Posted April 18, 2005 Posted April 18, 2005 (edited) I think I'm a little on the large side for a canoe...how about a Zodiak? I have 3 canoes available including a 18 footer that will haul 800 lbs. I think we can squeeze ya in. If I have the day off I'll bring a couple canoes up and join the fun. Also have a 15hp 14 ft boat to toss in the mix if needed. Edited April 18, 2005 by CENT5
+Wander Lost Posted April 18, 2005 Posted April 18, 2005 Depending on the water craft restrictions on the lake we have a 12' row boat and/or access to a slightly larger power boat.
+k7-wave Posted April 19, 2005 Posted April 19, 2005 Depending on the water craft restrictions on the lake we have a 12' row boat and/or access to a slightly larger power boat. Electric trolling motors only; no gas motors allowed on Lake Ballinger.
+CENT5 Posted April 19, 2005 Posted April 19, 2005 Also have a 15hp 14 ft boat to toss in the mix if needed. I can leave the motor behind- It rows ok.
+AnalogDog Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 (edited) I have a 12' rowboat with 12v electric that will probably handle 3 + the captain, or 2 + if there are some extra weight issues. I also have a canoe that will handle 3... Unfortunately, I don't have enough life jackets for both boats. And the row boat is on a trailer, ready to go and I live about 2 miles away. When could we get this scheduled? I am open to most any weekend coming up, provided the weather is good. Or even evenings, provided there aren't too many to shuttle. Edited May 4, 2005 by AnalogDog
+willcall Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 Add me to interested list. I have a couple of inflatable kayaks (2-person Innova and cheap 1.5 person Seyvlor). I'm hoping to do a lot of water caches this summer, and these sound like a great start. We should petition Jeremy to create a Water Cache icon.
+Puppers Posted May 4, 2005 Author Posted May 4, 2005 We were thinking of proposing Saturday June 11th,which looks to be an open weekend as far as WA geocaching events are concerned. Say 10a-? (however long it takes to shuttle everyone, heck we'd even offer to bring some grub if folks want to stay for lunch). How does this date look?
+AndrewRJ Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 Fine for me... Although at the rate this summer is booking up I am sure that my family is going to get a little upset when I am busy every weekend.
+LandRover Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 Fine for me... Although at the rate this summer is booking up I am sure that my family is going to get a little upset when I am busy every weekend. I have some zip ties and duct tape if things start getting too bad for you at home. did I say that out loud?
+AndrewRJ Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 My wife just reminded me that my sisters graduation party is that day so the earlier the better for me. I might have to take you up on that LandRover they are trying to fill my weekends as we speak.
+AnalogDog Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 (edited) I can make the trip on the 11th with my boat. I suggest that cartoppers and folks without a boat meet at the west side of the lake for shorter ferrying, I will drop my boat in at the main ramp on the east side, and come around for you all. Rob Edited May 6, 2005 by AnalogDog
+Puppers Posted May 6, 2005 Author Posted May 6, 2005 I suggest that cartoppers and folks without a boat meet at the west side of the lake for shorter ferrying, I will drop my boat in at the main ramp on the east side, and come around for you all. I still need to get this posted as an "Event", but I was actually going to suggest that folks meet at the coordinates listed on the "Goose Island" geocaching page (which I think is equivalent to the side you were planning to launch your boat at). More space to congregate, plenty of parking, BBQ/picnic facilities, etc.
+Anonymous' Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 Sounds like fun, I think we might be able to make it. We have an inflatable raft.
+Puppers Posted May 21, 2005 Author Posted May 21, 2005 "Event" for June 11th has been submitted to geocaching.com!
+Anonymous' Posted May 21, 2005 Posted May 21, 2005 We just patched our raft which I popped last weekend and we'll probably be going.
+Puppers Posted May 24, 2005 Author Posted May 24, 2005 Just an FYI that the formal "event" was rejected by geocaching.com; to quote the website, "An event cache should not be set up for the sole purpose of drawing together cachers for an organized hunt of another cache or caches". I guess we should have read the rules first (they must make exceptions for cache machines?). Still, we are really bummed because we were hoping this event could be broadcast to the broader geocaching community, and not just the small subset of folks active in the forums. Oh well, as they say, rules are rules. We'll be at the Goose Island launching coordinates at 10am on June 11th with our trusty canoe in hand. Any geocacher who is currently watercraft-challenged is welcome to borrow our canoe to conquer these caches. Since we've already found these caches we'll push you off and celebrate your success from shore.
+Allanon Posted May 24, 2005 Posted May 24, 2005 Just change the 'event' portion of it to a lunch/dinner after the boat trips to the island and caching, and you have a better chance of getting it approved...just a thought.
+Anonymous' Posted May 24, 2005 Posted May 24, 2005 Just change the 'event' portion of it to a lunch/dinner after the boat trips to the island and caching, and you have a better chance of getting it approved...just a thought. Yeah puppers, try that.
Team Misguided Posted May 24, 2005 Posted May 24, 2005 Just change the 'event' portion of it to a lunch/dinner after the boat trips to the island and caching, and you have a better chance of getting it approved...just a thought. That is what happens with the cache machines. The 'event' is technically the dinner event on Saturday night. That way it is open to the entire geocaching community, not just those participating in the cache machine itself. Make this a picnic/potluck gathering in the park and it's listable.
+Allanon Posted May 24, 2005 Posted May 24, 2005 Whew...I saw that Team Misguided posted in this thread and assumed I'd FUB'ed up in my previous reply/suggestion...what a relief to see that they agree with me...cool... I've GOT to stop being so paranoid...
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