Fowl Language: A chilly morning team-up with crawburr did the trick. She pointed out my clue-blindness at the first stage, but I redeemed myself by coming up with the cache at the end. I really shouldn't have missed that first stage. Thanks for a fun puzzle with some old and new twists!
Later in the day, I went on a group hike down the Los Gatos Creek Trail with SammyDee, Shadow101, Dowbiggin, and tlharrell.
M&J Geobeads #4 - USPC Stamp: 10:31a I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. It was a bit chilly starting out, but the exercise is warming things up. TFTC.
Cache-Fishing: 11:12a I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. The Los Gatos Creek trail is a very pleasant place to hike. TFTC.
Cormorant Feeding Line: 11:31a I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. I noticed some herons and a lot of ducks on our hike today, but the cormorants weren't around. Too bad. TFTC.
Los Gatos Creek Trail: 11:56a I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. Getting ready to wade into the middle of the bushes, Dowbiggin pointed out that it was right next to my foot. Whoops! I love the oldies. TFTC.
Family Beginnings: 12:05p I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. Dowbiggin says she politely let me get it. Personally, I think she was afraid of the spot. TFTC.
Slippery When Wet: 12:37p I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. Yeah, like the previous cache, I did the dirty work. Actually, I was happy to contribute since others were taking me on a guided tour of LGC trail. The cache container was crawling with ants, and they were none too happy to be disturbed. TFTC.
Tiny Frogs: 12:45p I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. This was the best hide of the day, IMO. Nicely done. What a great stretch of the trail. Watching some kids play by the creek brought back some very pleasant childhood memories. TFTC.
Secret Trailhead #9 - Vasona: 1:02p I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. The look on Shadow101's face at the conclusion of his 'lesson' was one for the books. A true classic. Update the hint on the cache page and this baby is good to go. Thanks!
Goose Meadow: 1:09p I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. Thanks for pointing out this pleasant spot.
GC Rules!: 1:17p I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. I really enjoyed this walk; parks are wonderful!
800: 1:32p I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. We found this cache nestled safely in its hiding spot, but it's true, there is an undergound beehive very close. Fortunately the insects are pretty lethargic in this cold weather. Probably a good idea to monitor the situation as things warm up. TFTC!
Devoted Cache: 1:52p I found this cache on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks. We definitely made this harder than it had to be. Fatigue and hunger probably played a part. I dropped a TB. Thanks.
Black Gold: Nice suprise! Thanks for pointing out this spot and helping me learn something new about this area.
Secret Trailhead #20 - Campbell: 4:01p This was a cache we missed on a group caching expedition from Campbell to Vasona Parks that I picked up afterwards. It was a bit tricky to find because of some extra camouflage that had been stacked in the area. TFTC.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Friday, December 29, 2006
December 28, 2006
Cameleon Horse: 8:05a #1 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Sorry, I can't remember what the horse was wearing 'cuz a recycling truck pulled out in front of another speeding 18-wheeler and my life passed before my eyes as I watched the whole horn tooting, tires squealing and smoking affair play out right before my eyes. It was one of those split-second slow-motion affairs.
Cowell Ranch Beach Trailhead: 9:12a #3 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. I've enjoyed several other caches along this trail, so it was a pleasure to make a quick stop for this new one. T: a steel penny...since it was starting to rust; L: a pin of some sort. TFTC.
The End of the Line: 9:29a #4 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Unlike last time, I had the site to myself. I've enjoyed learning the history of the Coastside Railway. Thanks for placing the series.
Mofreekin Cache of the Day!: 9:50a #5 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. A beautiful hike in a scenic spot. Thanks for keeping this cache going geekster!
Who guarded the lure?: 10:05a #6 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Very interesting! Thanks for pointing out this spot.
Pescadero Walking Tour: 10:34a #7 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Thanks for pointing out the interesting history of this picturesque town. Fortunately for me (...at least I think it was...) I was the only tourist around. Perhaps I stood out more while struggling to find the final? In any case, perserverence paid off.
Coburn's Folly: 10:57a #8 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. What a beautiful winter day! I was happy to be out exploring lots of interesting places. TFTC.
A Seat for Cynthia: 11:14a #9 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. What a great spot. The tide was out, so I wandered down on the rocks to explore: Lots of animals to see once you really start looking. The log is full. I'm sorry I didn't have a replacement. TFTC.
Bean Hollow State Beach: 11:22a #10 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Plenty of people out enjoying this warm and sunny winter day, but all eyes were on the surf, making my job a quick one. TFTC.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse: 11:39a #11 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. The lighthouse parking lot was overflowing, so I had to deal with prying eyes at close range. Thanks for placing the cache next to benchmark cover: the curious muggles got an inpromptu lesson on benchmarks, and fortunately for me, never asked about the funny container laying in the iceplant. T: travelling coin; L: A couple of pins. TFTC.
Wilbur's Watch: 12:26p #12 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. What a pleasant hike and a fantastic view. I loved the suprise of a viewing telescope at the top, and spent awhile examining the sights. That's some pretty expensive stone they used for all the culverts along the trail! TFTC.
The Fist: 12:38p #13 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Another spot I wanted to spend more time exploring...but Mr. Smilie is calling me onward. A lady was reading a newspaper in her car closeby and never even looked up at what I was doing. BTW, the log is full. TFTC.
Secret Trail Head: Whitehouse Creek Beach: 12:48p #14 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Watched a guy walk his dogs right by the sign that said 'NO DOGS ALLOWED'. Grrrr. Thanks for the quick find.
Secret Trail Head: Cove Beach: 1:06p #15 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Lots of surfers coming and going. I enjoying walking down the trail a bit to the old bridge and soaking up the sun and the view. TFTC.
Benchmark Z 1241: 1:12p #16 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Yup. Got it.
Secret Trail Head: Whitehouse Ridge: 1:30p #17 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. So, I'm driving up Whitehouse Road looking for the access to 'Fence Posts' (GCR32G), when I realized that I was pretty close to this cache. Okay, so I was waaaay past the supposed Fence Post cache trailhead, but that's the fun of caching isn't it? Thanks for luring me a bit further off the beaten path than I expected!
Lower Vista Point: 2:01p #18 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Haha! You said: "Many switch backs to nicely accomodate the elevation gain"...While hiking it, I was thinking to myself: "If this trail gets any steeper, I'll need ropes to climb it." ...that was until I got to this cache...What a great view! Superb! Breathtaking! I'll remember this trail for a long time to come, and am going to write the following out: Thanks for the cache.
Upper Vista Point: 2:25p #19 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. After 'Lower Vista Point', I really couldn't turn around. Besides that, my as the crow flies distance was only 0.1 mi further than the distance on the trail marker. Well, it was still steep, but the real barrier turned out to be a downed tree that had fallen along the trail. A 3' diameter Douglas Fir has recently snapped off about 50' above the ground and the broken piece (about 150' long!) is laying right on the trail. Bushwacking around was pretty much impossible due to the steepness of the hillside, so I waded along and over the fallen monster. Oh, did I mention that the view at this cache was even better? I decided to turn around here though. I'll leave the other caches for a second visit. Thanks for the wonderful discoveries along this trail.
Candelabra Trail Access: 3:46p #20 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. I love driving on these winding coastal roads! Thanks for providing the chance to explore.
Babbling Brook Bridge: 4:16p #21 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. I had trouble with this cache in the quickly gathering twilight of a winter afternoon. Steep canyon walls and shady spots didn't help, but made the find eventually. I loved the sounds of the water. Very nice.
Elmo's Bounty #18 Revisited: 4:35p #22 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. It was getting dark quickly and I was really worried that I wouldn't be able to find it. Got lucky though. There were a suprising number of people about on this winter afternoon. Thanks.
B. D. Picnic Place: 5:02p #23 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. On my first attempt, nearly dead batteries conspired against me, so I hoofed back to the car and changed them out for a fresh set, which did the trick. Thanks for pointing out this lovely spot!
Cache Me if U Can: 5:51p #24 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Well, I'm not really on the coast anymore, and it's way past the time I should have stopped caching, but it seems I just don't know how to quit. I managed to stumble accross this cache by flashlight. I'm sure it's a nice trail, but honestly, the moonlight really didn't show too much. TFTC.
Thornewood's Front Door: 6:14p #25 of 25 returning from a solo coastside blitz. No matter what time it is, you really can't pass up a cache that's only a few feet off your route. Can you? I can't. Thanks for a fun day!
Cowell Ranch Beach Trailhead: 9:12a #3 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. I've enjoyed several other caches along this trail, so it was a pleasure to make a quick stop for this new one. T: a steel penny...since it was starting to rust; L: a pin of some sort. TFTC.
The End of the Line: 9:29a #4 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Unlike last time, I had the site to myself. I've enjoyed learning the history of the Coastside Railway. Thanks for placing the series.
Mofreekin Cache of the Day!: 9:50a #5 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. A beautiful hike in a scenic spot. Thanks for keeping this cache going geekster!
Who guarded the lure?: 10:05a #6 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Very interesting! Thanks for pointing out this spot.
Pescadero Walking Tour: 10:34a #7 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Thanks for pointing out the interesting history of this picturesque town. Fortunately for me (...at least I think it was...) I was the only tourist around. Perhaps I stood out more while struggling to find the final? In any case, perserverence paid off.
Coburn's Folly: 10:57a #8 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. What a beautiful winter day! I was happy to be out exploring lots of interesting places. TFTC.
A Seat for Cynthia: 11:14a #9 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. What a great spot. The tide was out, so I wandered down on the rocks to explore: Lots of animals to see once you really start looking. The log is full. I'm sorry I didn't have a replacement. TFTC.
Bean Hollow State Beach: 11:22a #10 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Plenty of people out enjoying this warm and sunny winter day, but all eyes were on the surf, making my job a quick one. TFTC.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse: 11:39a #11 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. The lighthouse parking lot was overflowing, so I had to deal with prying eyes at close range. Thanks for placing the cache next to benchmark cover: the curious muggles got an inpromptu lesson on benchmarks, and fortunately for me, never asked about the funny container laying in the iceplant. T: travelling coin; L: A couple of pins. TFTC.
Wilbur's Watch: 12:26p #12 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. What a pleasant hike and a fantastic view. I loved the suprise of a viewing telescope at the top, and spent awhile examining the sights. That's some pretty expensive stone they used for all the culverts along the trail! TFTC.
The Fist: 12:38p #13 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Another spot I wanted to spend more time exploring...but Mr. Smilie is calling me onward. A lady was reading a newspaper in her car closeby and never even looked up at what I was doing. BTW, the log is full. TFTC.
Secret Trail Head: Whitehouse Creek Beach: 12:48p #14 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Watched a guy walk his dogs right by the sign that said 'NO DOGS ALLOWED'. Grrrr. Thanks for the quick find.
Secret Trail Head: Cove Beach: 1:06p #15 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Lots of surfers coming and going. I enjoying walking down the trail a bit to the old bridge and soaking up the sun and the view. TFTC.
Benchmark Z 1241: 1:12p #16 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Yup. Got it.
Secret Trail Head: Whitehouse Ridge: 1:30p #17 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. So, I'm driving up Whitehouse Road looking for the access to 'Fence Posts' (GCR32G), when I realized that I was pretty close to this cache. Okay, so I was waaaay past the supposed Fence Post cache trailhead, but that's the fun of caching isn't it? Thanks for luring me a bit further off the beaten path than I expected!
Lower Vista Point: 2:01p #18 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Haha! You said: "Many switch backs to nicely accomodate the elevation gain"...While hiking it, I was thinking to myself: "If this trail gets any steeper, I'll need ropes to climb it." ...that was until I got to this cache...What a great view! Superb! Breathtaking! I'll remember this trail for a long time to come, and am going to write the following out: Thanks for the cache.
Upper Vista Point: 2:25p #19 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. After 'Lower Vista Point', I really couldn't turn around. Besides that, my as the crow flies distance was only 0.1 mi further than the distance on the trail marker. Well, it was still steep, but the real barrier turned out to be a downed tree that had fallen along the trail. A 3' diameter Douglas Fir has recently snapped off about 50' above the ground and the broken piece (about 150' long!) is laying right on the trail. Bushwacking around was pretty much impossible due to the steepness of the hillside, so I waded along and over the fallen monster. Oh, did I mention that the view at this cache was even better? I decided to turn around here though. I'll leave the other caches for a second visit. Thanks for the wonderful discoveries along this trail.
Candelabra Trail Access: 3:46p #20 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. I love driving on these winding coastal roads! Thanks for providing the chance to explore.
Babbling Brook Bridge: 4:16p #21 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. I had trouble with this cache in the quickly gathering twilight of a winter afternoon. Steep canyon walls and shady spots didn't help, but made the find eventually. I loved the sounds of the water. Very nice.
Elmo's Bounty #18 Revisited: 4:35p #22 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. It was getting dark quickly and I was really worried that I wouldn't be able to find it. Got lucky though. There were a suprising number of people about on this winter afternoon. Thanks.
B. D. Picnic Place: 5:02p #23 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. On my first attempt, nearly dead batteries conspired against me, so I hoofed back to the car and changed them out for a fresh set, which did the trick. Thanks for pointing out this lovely spot!
Cache Me if U Can: 5:51p #24 of 25 on a solo coastside blitz. Well, I'm not really on the coast anymore, and it's way past the time I should have stopped caching, but it seems I just don't know how to quit. I managed to stumble accross this cache by flashlight. I'm sure it's a nice trail, but honestly, the moonlight really didn't show too much. TFTC.
Thornewood's Front Door: 6:14p #25 of 25 returning from a solo coastside blitz. No matter what time it is, you really can't pass up a cache that's only a few feet off your route. Can you? I can't. Thanks for a fun day!
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
December 27, 2006
Cartridge in a Bare Tree: I got a chuckle out of this one! Thanks for a new variation on a holiday favorite.
Harbor Hide: I knew right where to find it, but only because I've dropped a dime or two on the other side of the fence. TFTC.
Queen of the Irish: Thanks for a fun puzzle and a nice little hike, although I nearly lost my hat in the wind up on the ridge. The next time I see the Lil Checkers at an event I will be paying close attention to what they're doing since I think it will explain a couple confusing aspects of this puzzle. T: green jeep; L: travelling coin. TFTC.
Harbor Hide: I knew right where to find it, but only because I've dropped a dime or two on the other side of the fence. TFTC.
Queen of the Irish: Thanks for a fun puzzle and a nice little hike, although I nearly lost my hat in the wind up on the ridge. The next time I see the Lil Checkers at an event I will be paying close attention to what they're doing since I think it will explain a couple confusing aspects of this puzzle. T: green jeep; L: travelling coin. TFTC.
Friday, December 22, 2006
December 21, 2006
Black Mountain Respite: 2TF on the way home in a driving rain. I admired the FTF prize, but left it for someone else since I already have one. TFTC!
Available: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!
Available: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!
December 20, 2006
5-Field K-Hill: I found the cache by brute force, which you can blame on Walruz. Actually, I've been mulling about this one for quite some time now, but Krypton's booboo had stymied me. Don't worry though, I'm still going to take the hike...there's no way I'd pass up the chance to get a close up look at a ridgeline I've admired from afar for so long. Thanks for the invitation to explore!
December 19, 2006
Veterans Pump Station: I didn't need to enter the coordinates in the GPSr since I'd been intermittently pondering putting a cache in the general vicinity as well. Mine would have been called 'U-Turn Required', though. Upon approach I thought my search was going to be ruined by a SamTrans bus driver who was parked nearby, but it turns out he was asleep on the back row of the bus and not in the front where he could see me. Interestingly enough, there was a fairly nice bike stashed close to the cache, so this area must get a bit of foot traffic. TFTC!
December 17, 2006
A Lady Park Me: Having figured out the twist, it was a quick find. Nobody at work on a Sunday evening, but plenty of traffic. I didn't appreciate that spotlight right above my head, though. TFTC.
Crystal Springs Reservoir - San Andreas rift zone: I've visited the location of this earthcache many times but appreciated learning more about the San Andreas fault. I think I'll re-check our earthquake supplies! TFTEC!
Crystal Springs Reservoir - San Andreas rift zone: I've visited the location of this earthcache many times but appreciated learning more about the San Andreas fault. I think I'll re-check our earthquake supplies! TFTEC!
December 16, 2006
The 12 Days of Christmas All Year: Nothing in theme to trade, so I left a TB gift! My New Year's wish is that this cache has a long and happy life. My route to work has me passing withing 50' of it twice a day, so I'll be visiting 'in spirit' quite often. TFTC!
Friday, December 08, 2006
December 8, 2006
Nuts!: I solved this quite awhile back, but the cache got disabled, and I lost my solution. I got back after it last night, and enjoyed my walk to the cache this morning. Due to muggle traffic, I had to blend in, and ended up doing an extra loop. Thanks for the exercise...mental and physical!
Bookworm: Definitely an ahaa moment. When things became 'apparent' I laughed out loud. Very nicely done, and thanks for the chuckle!
Monopoly: Geocaching Edition "Dog": Fun puzzle, pleasant little hike, great hide. Good job on your first cache! That hill is a bit over-rated though! Thanks.
Atherton toll bridge...tunnel...err...channel...: There was a little rain this afternoon, so I can report that the drainage system works. I plan to discover the coins in the cache, and I left an early Christmas present for the cache owner, so hustle on over and pick it up! Thanks.
Telegram from College: Three 'Old Chestnuts' in one day??? Why, it must be Christmas-time! Please, sir, may I have some more? TFTC!
Bookworm: Definitely an ahaa moment. When things became 'apparent' I laughed out loud. Very nicely done, and thanks for the chuckle!
Monopoly: Geocaching Edition "Dog": Fun puzzle, pleasant little hike, great hide. Good job on your first cache! That hill is a bit over-rated though! Thanks.
Atherton toll bridge...tunnel...err...channel...: There was a little rain this afternoon, so I can report that the drainage system works. I plan to discover the coins in the cache, and I left an early Christmas present for the cache owner, so hustle on over and pick it up! Thanks.
Telegram from College: Three 'Old Chestnuts' in one day??? Why, it must be Christmas-time! Please, sir, may I have some more? TFTC!
Sunday, December 03, 2006
November 28, 2006
Other Than My Own?: Based upon a previous puzzle, I knew the type of information I'd be looking for. Things came together quickly after that. Finding the cache was complicated by lingering muggles and abandoned shopping carts. The apparent disuse of the area around the hide made it seem less in theme than it should have. TFTC.
November 27, 2006
Valentine Love Notes: The hike to this cache was quite pleasant under clearing late afternoon skies. Many of my favorite songs are from James Taylor, and the one that reminds me of my wife and best friend is 'Something in the Way She Moves'. TFTC.
November 25, 2006
A hike from Long Ridge OSP to Portola Redwoods SP with Shores Scout.
Grizzly Long Flat Ridge: After dropping a car at the Ranger Station in Portola Redwoods SP, we were back up here to start our trek down through Long Ridge OSP and along Slate Creek. Even at a few minutes after nine, it was still quite cool, but the strong sun and clear skies promised a beautiful day to come. After discussing the route with another hiker, we found this trailhead marking cache and were off on our adventure! BTW, the log was damp and, if there had been room for one, could have used a baggie. TFTC!
Up The Down Escalator: Any lingering morning chill was quickly gone after making the climb along this stretch of trail. Shores Scout and I were grateful for a chance to catch our breath while we searched for this cache. Thanks!
Wally's Cave: We scoured the hillside on the wrong side of the trail, and then remembered we had more than just a GPSr to assist our search. Duh. Just as I was reaching to retrieve the cache, a mountain biker came zooming by, but he was moving too fast to worry about what I was doing! TFTC.
Back Porch: By the time I got oriented as to what was the front and back of the 'house', Shores Scout had the cache in hand. I seem to recall a cache with an identical hide over on Mission Peak! You do get around don't you? TFTC!
Virus Bravo One: This was a great spot to take a quick break in our trek from Long Rigde down to Portola SP. Shores Scout took a few pictures and we caught our breath. After a few minutes, a mountain biker came along with the hugest grin I'd ever seen. We were all having a fantastic time! TFTC.
Long Ridge Vista: Somehow we walked past this cache about 200' before realizing that we'd missed it. It was a very pleasant day hiking and talking with Shores Scout, I guess. Nicely hidden.
Pigs Beware!: Plenty of evidence of piggies today everywhere except in the trap. It didn't look like it had been baited in a while. In fact, one of the panels on the top was missing. Can pigs jump? If so, the trap won't work! Thanks!
Ranch Springs: Interesting spot! We made the loop in a counter-clockwise direction, which, in hindsight, was the right way to do it. TFTC!
Post Pigs Beware #2: Interesting cage, and unique container. I don't think I've ever seen one like it. No evidence of pigs on this visit. Thanks.
Ward Road Border Crossing: Great view from this cache, and we took the opportunity to sit in the shade just above the cache to eat our lunch. For the most part we've had the trail to ourselves today, and it's been a fun adventure. TFTC!
Ward Road Outpost: With the old grass pretty wilted, and the new growth only beginning to sprout, this cache was pretty exposed. I tried to cover it up with a few more rocks since the one we found on it seemed woefully inadequate. TFTC!
Forget Your Pen?: It always helps to check whether or not the next cache along the trail is actually the closest one by looking at the map screen. That way you won't walk right past a cache, standing within 10' of it and not realize until you get 0.25 mile down the trail. The only thing I'm wondering about is why my caching sense wasn't tingling more. I gotta work on that. TFTC!
Check for Ticks: No ticks, but it was dark enough under the trees in the late afternoon that I wouldn't have been able to see them anyway. I had to turn the back light on to start navigating to the next cache. Thanks!
Redwoods: The Next Generation: The cache was pretty well covered with pine needles, but we perservered and eventually made the find. If they had to cut those trees down, it's a shame whoever did left so much lumber behind to go to waste. TFTC.
Clover Forest: For us, this cache was hidden in a very cacher intuitive location and we had no trouble finding it. What a beautiful setting along the creek! It was one of my favorite along the whole trail. Thanks for bringing me here.
Page Mill Site: Thanks for sharing the history of this site and placing this cache. What a fantastic hike along Slate Creek!
Slate Creek Trail Camp: After finding this cache, we passed a couple who must have been camping nearby. They had the place to themselves. Wonderful.
My bark is worse than your byte...mobile: Acutally, it was the bit about the 'Goose Pens' that helped me find it. We had a good laugh. Definitely the most creative hide of the day. The cache is in great shape. Thanks!
Redneck Bellagio: It was about sunset when we found this cache. Even with all the help, it was a bit tricky to find in the quickly fading light. It's been a wonderful day of hiking down from Skyline! While signing the log, we thought we heard people talking in the bushes. It was actually just the circulating water sound. Strange! TFTC.
Grizzly Long Flat Ridge: After dropping a car at the Ranger Station in Portola Redwoods SP, we were back up here to start our trek down through Long Ridge OSP and along Slate Creek. Even at a few minutes after nine, it was still quite cool, but the strong sun and clear skies promised a beautiful day to come. After discussing the route with another hiker, we found this trailhead marking cache and were off on our adventure! BTW, the log was damp and, if there had been room for one, could have used a baggie. TFTC!
Up The Down Escalator: Any lingering morning chill was quickly gone after making the climb along this stretch of trail. Shores Scout and I were grateful for a chance to catch our breath while we searched for this cache. Thanks!
Wally's Cave: We scoured the hillside on the wrong side of the trail, and then remembered we had more than just a GPSr to assist our search. Duh. Just as I was reaching to retrieve the cache, a mountain biker came zooming by, but he was moving too fast to worry about what I was doing! TFTC.
Back Porch: By the time I got oriented as to what was the front and back of the 'house', Shores Scout had the cache in hand. I seem to recall a cache with an identical hide over on Mission Peak! You do get around don't you? TFTC!
Virus Bravo One: This was a great spot to take a quick break in our trek from Long Rigde down to Portola SP. Shores Scout took a few pictures and we caught our breath. After a few minutes, a mountain biker came along with the hugest grin I'd ever seen. We were all having a fantastic time! TFTC.
Long Ridge Vista: Somehow we walked past this cache about 200' before realizing that we'd missed it. It was a very pleasant day hiking and talking with Shores Scout, I guess. Nicely hidden.
Pigs Beware!: Plenty of evidence of piggies today everywhere except in the trap. It didn't look like it had been baited in a while. In fact, one of the panels on the top was missing. Can pigs jump? If so, the trap won't work! Thanks!
Ranch Springs: Interesting spot! We made the loop in a counter-clockwise direction, which, in hindsight, was the right way to do it. TFTC!
Post Pigs Beware #2: Interesting cage, and unique container. I don't think I've ever seen one like it. No evidence of pigs on this visit. Thanks.
Ward Road Border Crossing: Great view from this cache, and we took the opportunity to sit in the shade just above the cache to eat our lunch. For the most part we've had the trail to ourselves today, and it's been a fun adventure. TFTC!
Ward Road Outpost: With the old grass pretty wilted, and the new growth only beginning to sprout, this cache was pretty exposed. I tried to cover it up with a few more rocks since the one we found on it seemed woefully inadequate. TFTC!
Forget Your Pen?: It always helps to check whether or not the next cache along the trail is actually the closest one by looking at the map screen. That way you won't walk right past a cache, standing within 10' of it and not realize until you get 0.25 mile down the trail. The only thing I'm wondering about is why my caching sense wasn't tingling more. I gotta work on that. TFTC!
Check for Ticks: No ticks, but it was dark enough under the trees in the late afternoon that I wouldn't have been able to see them anyway. I had to turn the back light on to start navigating to the next cache. Thanks!
Redwoods: The Next Generation: The cache was pretty well covered with pine needles, but we perservered and eventually made the find. If they had to cut those trees down, it's a shame whoever did left so much lumber behind to go to waste. TFTC.
Clover Forest: For us, this cache was hidden in a very cacher intuitive location and we had no trouble finding it. What a beautiful setting along the creek! It was one of my favorite along the whole trail. Thanks for bringing me here.
Page Mill Site: Thanks for sharing the history of this site and placing this cache. What a fantastic hike along Slate Creek!
Slate Creek Trail Camp: After finding this cache, we passed a couple who must have been camping nearby. They had the place to themselves. Wonderful.
My bark is worse than your byte...mobile: Acutally, it was the bit about the 'Goose Pens' that helped me find it. We had a good laugh. Definitely the most creative hide of the day. The cache is in great shape. Thanks!
Redneck Bellagio: It was about sunset when we found this cache. Even with all the help, it was a bit tricky to find in the quickly fading light. It's been a wonderful day of hiking down from Skyline! While signing the log, we thought we heard people talking in the bushes. It was actually just the circulating water sound. Strange! TFTC.
November 24, 2006
A family outing to San Francisco with a few caches thrown in.
Piering Around: A quick find during our trip to the city on Black Friday. We ate our lunch next to the playground. TFTC!
House of Peace and Grace: A black Friday family outing brought us by cable car to the House of Peace and Grace. We enjoyed trying to identify the stories depicted on the door panels. What a magnificent work of art! The inside was wonderful as well, and there were quite a few people using the labyrinth. Thanks for showing us this place.
S.F. Cable Car - California & Van Ness: We took a Black Friday cable car ride today, no shopping for us! Ted (6) found the cache, and proudly shouted his discovery out to all of us! People looked, but nobody understood. Thanks for the adventure!
At the Pier: No shopping for us on Black Friday: an outing to the City fits our style. There weren't as many sea lions as in visits past, but the number of people seemed to be greater than ever! That's me in the middle with a blue baseball cap holding the GPSr. The rest of the family is gathered around. Lots of fun! Thanks.
Piering Around: A quick find during our trip to the city on Black Friday. We ate our lunch next to the playground. TFTC!
House of Peace and Grace: A black Friday family outing brought us by cable car to the House of Peace and Grace. We enjoyed trying to identify the stories depicted on the door panels. What a magnificent work of art! The inside was wonderful as well, and there were quite a few people using the labyrinth. Thanks for showing us this place.
S.F. Cable Car - California & Van Ness: We took a Black Friday cable car ride today, no shopping for us! Ted (6) found the cache, and proudly shouted his discovery out to all of us! People looked, but nobody understood. Thanks for the adventure!
At the Pier: No shopping for us on Black Friday: an outing to the City fits our style. There weren't as many sea lions as in visits past, but the number of people seemed to be greater than ever! That's me in the middle with a blue baseball cap holding the GPSr. The rest of the family is gathered around. Lots of fun! Thanks.
November 23, 2006
Mossy Tree: We're out to stretch our stomachs before a big dinner. Thanks for the hors d'ouvre!
Sage View: Other spices were available for the quest, but this one seemed the tastiest to me. We admired the M&J sig item and heartily agreed that San Jose is a pretty sweet geocaching town. Thanks for the nice little hike and scenic view!
Log This Cache: We were out for a little pre-Thanksgiving hike. Thanks for the quick stop along the trail.
Picchetti Peacocks: This was our first visit to Picchetti OSP and we enjoyed it very much. Ted (6) appreciated the opportunity to trade in a well stocked cache. Thanks for a pre-Thanksgiving stomach stretcher!
Lackshore Picnic Cache: After collecting some spice for the quest, we stopped by for this nifty little hide. Interestingly, there was a group cooking their bird over a BBQ grill nearby.
Hillside Destruction: Studying today's hunt on the aerial maps, I noticed the big hole in the ground. I agree. It should stop. TFTC!
Rocky Road: We found it...a little muddy, slightly damp and crawling with teeny-tiny bugs. Thanks for the chance to study the dam!
Sage View: Other spices were available for the quest, but this one seemed the tastiest to me. We admired the M&J sig item and heartily agreed that San Jose is a pretty sweet geocaching town. Thanks for the nice little hike and scenic view!
Log This Cache: We were out for a little pre-Thanksgiving hike. Thanks for the quick stop along the trail.
Picchetti Peacocks: This was our first visit to Picchetti OSP and we enjoyed it very much. Ted (6) appreciated the opportunity to trade in a well stocked cache. Thanks for a pre-Thanksgiving stomach stretcher!
Lackshore Picnic Cache: After collecting some spice for the quest, we stopped by for this nifty little hide. Interestingly, there was a group cooking their bird over a BBQ grill nearby.
Hillside Destruction: Studying today's hunt on the aerial maps, I noticed the big hole in the ground. I agree. It should stop. TFTC!
Rocky Road: We found it...a little muddy, slightly damp and crawling with teeny-tiny bugs. Thanks for the chance to study the dam!
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