Sunday, January 31, 2010

January 9, 2010

Levee Run - Alameda Creek

By: csolsen Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro


Wheeling, not running for us, but we still enjoyed the creative cache camouflage. I was looking in more trollish spots when bthomas gave the victory shout. Thanks.




Levee Run - Rest spot

By: csolsen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular


Great views from the cache site. Thanks for bringing us to this vista point, and TFTC! The container seemed a little exposed, but I suppose the plants will fill in soon enough.




Come Visit Quarry Lakes Part 3

By: davethis Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small


We stopped on the high side, but quickly realized that distance to zero was greater than EPE. Coasting around and down was easy, grunting back up the hill to the creek trail, not so much. TFTC!




Come Visit Quarry Lakes Part 2

By: davethis Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular


We quickly realized that the cache title meant that we were on the wrong side of the fence, so bthomas retraced his track a bit while I stayed put to 'supervise'. TFTC.




Go Take A Walk

By: beck1980 Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro


So we've made our turn around and are heading back to the starting point at Isherwood. Most of the caches are on the north side of the creek, so thanks for this one to keep us going.




Happy Birthday JoeSpaz #38

By: WalruZ Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro


Ah yes. JoeSpaz, truly a man ahead of the curve. Thanks for turning the dial on the way-back machine for me!




Alameda Creek #3.1

By: Blanston12 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small


We scrambled down to a find, and gave thanks for dry weather the last few days. TFTC.




Model Mariners

By: Blanston12 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small


Calm and quiet for us. No battles, real or re-enacted to be found. TFTC.




Alameda Creek #2

By: Blanston12 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small


We left our bikes up on the trail and made the short descent to grab this cache. Lots of hiding possibilities but geosense eventually prevailed. TFTC.




Alameda Creek #1

By: Blanston12 Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro


A nice place for a short break, although we didn't have the place to ourselves with a sorry looking fellow hanging out a little further downstream. TFTC.




Leash Required

By: F.A.M.E. Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen


On a bicycling tour of the upper end of the Alameda Creek trails. This was a quick stop before crossing back and returning to the vehicle. Thanks!




ISHERWOOD IF YA WOULD

By: CALHUNTER Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular


Just bearly got the bikes up to speed before bthomas and I were stopping for this cache. There was a little bit of uncertainty in our minds as to which side of the fence would be fruitful, but our questions were quickly resolved. TFTC.




SciFi kids

By: Claire (maintained by WalruZ) Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular


A great view of the area! Thanks for keeping this oldie going.


Levee Detour B

By: csolsen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro


Was there really 500' from A to B? I suppose so, but it didn't seem like it. Hopefully the replacement cache will have long and sucessful life. Thanks.




Levee Detour A

By: csolsen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro


A fresh log sheet welcomed us at the conclusion of our search. Thanks for the roadblock!




Just Strolling Along 1

By: SkellyCA Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro


bthomas and I had finished up our bike ride, but couldn't resist a few more on the way to the event. Thanks!




Feeling Lucky?

By: TeamTwinkie Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro


Felt lucky and got lucky! Thanks for the smilie!




Isherwood Staging Area

By: geocasual Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro


A pleasant winter afternoon for a bike ride. bthomas and I started our loop here, first travelling in an easterly direction and winding up with about 10 miles on both sides of the creek by the time the loop was done. TFTC!




Alameda Creek #4

By: Blanston12 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small


Just passing by, so we thought it was a good idea to stop! Thanks.




Levee Bicycling Isherwood

By: csolsen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro


bthomas was the cache monkey on this one. The mom and kids that passed by sure gave him look: he had opted to remain in place while I signed the log sheet. Heh! TFTC.




Levee Run - Open Space

By: csolsen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro


Nifty little hiding spot. I'm glad I didn't have to reach in there after a rainstorm though. TFTC.




Levee Run - Dogs Barking

By: csolsen Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular


We were moving along quickly in the fading light. Chow time for the pooch I suppose. TFTC.




Below the Buckeye.

By: Allannah and Grimlaf Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small


bthomas and I spotted DragonsWest on approach. I gave him a wave with the widget and his look of suspicion melted into a smile. Nice to meet you! TFTC.




Levee Run - Dog Walkers

By: csolsen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small


Besides us, there was a family out for a walk. We all were enjoying the late afternoon sunshine. Thanks for the cache and the opportunity to explore this trail.




Don't get wet!

By: shell165 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro


A quick tour of the shopping center after the event. This was the first stop. Thanks for the quickie.




12532

By: shell165 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro


Bingo! Thanks for the quickie, and the last of a successful day. TFTC.




Man's Best Friend

By: shell165 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro


It was pure luck that I found this cache in the dark! Thanks.




Bullseye

By: shell165 Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro


I put my hand on the cache container but didn't realize what I had for a second or two. Getting dark, and we don't have a flashlight. Thanks.




Levee Run - BART View

By: csolsen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small


Lots happening for us at this cache. The policeman asked us what we were looking at, and bthomas seemed at a loss for words so I quickly piped up, 'Ducks!' The officer seemed disappointed somehow. Amazingly, a private security vehicle came by not two minutes later. Fortunately I had just enough time to sign the log and get it back in place between the two visits. TFTC.




Under Carriage

By: geo starlight Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small


This place seemed interesting to me. Unfortunately I couldn't find any marker or plaque explaining things, so it's a mystery still. TFTC.




Levee Run - Niles 3rd St

By: csolsen Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro


Those hills over yonder just keep getting closer and closer. Ah well, just keep moving until we find a bridge to cross the creek! TFTC.




Levee Run - Niles Park

By: csolsen and katelynwill Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small


Oh look! Another treasure chest on my map! Thanks for keeping us going!




Levee Run - Dog Owners

By: csolsen and katelynwill Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro


No puppies today. This cache was an easier find after experiencing another similar one previously along this same trail. Nicely done nevertheless!

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