+Mr.BadExample Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Actually I helped on the Bear's Den geocache in Massachusetts, and another near Hadley with a good friend of mine, who gave me the geocaching bug. But yesterday was my first attempt with my own GPS. I hike a lot so I picked up a Sportrak color to manage my backtrack route in case I got offcourse, and figured I ought to see how many caches were in my area (northern NJ). And wow, there's a lot, many in favorite relaxing spots. First one was the Cemetery Stumper, which had me for a while, because of bad math Great cache. The next was the Mills Musical Cache at Freak Peak, which was a night hunt. That was fun because with goto on, there's no backtrack, and we had some fun finding the Lenape trail back to the car! Knowing the direction is one thing... bushwhacking at night in the mud is another. And my 6D maglite decided to sputter out. Luckily the 5 year old batteries worked after shuffling them around, or we would have had a real adventure. Thanks to my buddy John and his Marine-trained land nav skills, we made it back quickly. This site is really well designed, I'm going to go premium today. With EasyGPS and this site, geocaching couldn't be easier. I'm hoping to set up a few caches of my own, as hiking in NJ takes you to some remote places- it's always surprising what hideaways this relatively small, rocky state can hold in its peninsular borders. Quote Link to comment
+erik88l-r Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Welcome to the group. But be careful: it can get addictive. Or so I hear. I know I can quite whenever I want. Really. But on a more serious note, be sure to find a good number of caches before placing your own - it'll give you a better idea of what works well and what doesn't. Have fun! ~erik~ Quote Link to comment
+Smitherington Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Congratulations and welcom to this craziness. I echo the previous statement about finding more before you hide one. Make it a quality cache. Happy caching. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 (edited) Welcome to geocaching. Northern NJ could always use another good cache hider. BTW, be sure to avoid the caches hidden by this guy. Actually, you will find we're pretty lucky in northern NJ because we've yet the see the micro spew that is so prevalent in many areas. Lots of quality caches to seek and some great cache hiders. For some quality caches, look for ones placed by Team Rampant Lion, Treequest, Skully & Mulder, Avroair, Team Magster, The Artful Dodger and Mxyzptlk (among others). They will provide excellent examples for your future hides. Edited March 30, 2005 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
+Mr.BadExample Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 Thanks all! Brian, I just downloaded your Pyramid Mt area caches, hoping to do them this weekend, even in the crappy weather. I don't mind the rain, and it sure keeps the trails from being crowded! Been meaning to do Federal Hill for a while- it's part of the reason I bought the GPS- but I'm waiting for a clear day. Bushwhacking in strange territory will be enough fun without a downpour. I work at Port Newark, it's a pity that it's too dangerous traffic-wise and Port Authority Police chasing you-wise to really put any caches here, though there are some fishing spots that might be safe enough .... we'll see! Quote Link to comment
+fly46 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Welcome. If you've already been caching at night in the mud, you're too far gone to be saved, so make the most of it! I agree with what everyone else said. Find a couple dozen before you hide one. Quote Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Geocherry.....oh my my Quote Link to comment
+hukilaulau Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Geocherry.....oh my my Well, look at his name... he DID warn us! Quote Link to comment
+In Search Of Faeries Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 congrats and welcome!!! Quote Link to comment
+GIDEON-X Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 "CONGRATS" and it only HURTS for a little while. Do Well and Cache-on Quote Link to comment
+Mr.BadExample Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 Totally hooked. Did 3 caches (ok... found 2) today in the rainstorm on Pyramid Mountain in NJ. My friend John is a Marine reservist and came along, he's hooked as well. It's a good excuse to go hiking in places I've been already, since there are caches everywhere in this state... Quote Link to comment
rescue557 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Addictive? I'll say! Once you start hiding, then you will want to hide and find more! I'm proud to say that I've hidden my first 5-star (difficilty rating) cache! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...c5-ceb1f3861589 Quote Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Geocherry....lol.....5/5 caches Well I am working on one also with another geo couple, but instead of having to locate the Grim Reaper, your mind will be tested (insert evil laugh) Quote Link to comment
+Tidalflame Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 That's an interesting subject line, heh Quote Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 That's an interesting subject line, heh no, it is a 5/5 for me finding a geo-girl Quote Link to comment
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