August 5, 2011

A Bridge Too Far
By: caccbag Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

A pretty spot on a lovely day! Thanks for bringing me back to this bridge once again. TFTC!

The Harp
By: Team G Scouts Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I found this cache on a quick after-lunch trip. Plenty of sun, and no wind yet, although the fog is just peeking out on the ridgeline to the west, so I expect that the harp will eventually sing today. Thanks for the history write-up and for bringing me back to a place that really did deserve a traditional cache!

June 27, 2011

California's Other Gold by feedle
Size: Virtual Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1
I made a quick stop while on my way the the nearby earthcache. It has been really interesting driving through all of these oil fields. I never knew about this area of the state. Thanks for helping me learn about it! mjp303

Dad's Fishin Hole by BBQ-Stain & Bullseye-Ron
Size: Regular Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Pretty spot with a nice view of the resevoir, which was full up to the top. A quick find of what probably is a smaller replacement cache. Warm sun, pleasant breezes, a great day to be on the road caching! TFTC. mjp303

Big Fig by hitsman
Size: Virtual Difficulty: 1 Terrain: 1
I've heard about this tree, and had to stop. Wow! Thanks for bringing me here. mjp303

Gusher by guesszoo
Size: Small Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Quite a desolate spot, and an infamous one too! Thanks for pointing it out. mjp303

Reef City by General Grant & The Mad Dog
Size: Micro Difficulty: 2 Terrain: 1
It felt a bit like trespassing, but nobody seemed to notice or care. Hot day, I would have appreciated the opportunity to purchase a cool drink. The ridicuously low gas prices on the sign made me smile. TFTC. mjp303

Twisselman Cache by elrojo14
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Now that's a name you don't hear every day! TFTC! mjp303

The Devil's Bridge by scooterman
Size: Small Difficulty: 1 Terrain: 1.5
Found it while cruising up Hwy33. So much more interesting than the 5! Thanks for the quick stop. mjp303

Rock-it #1 by Rock-it Radio
Size: Regular Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Not enough time to grab them all on my scenic route to the Bay Area, but a regular size cache definitely grabbed my attention. TFTC! mjp303

Can I Have A Witness? by mommyx4
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
A busy island with cars coming from all directions, but a was able to dodge traffic and attention. TFTC. mjp303

192 by mommyx4
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Third of three quick ones at the beginning of Hwy 150. Thanks for getting me started! mjp303

We Can't Continue Like This! by mommyx4
Size: Micro Difficulty: 2 Terrain: 1.5
Headed for home in the Bay Area via the scenic route and collecting a few caches along the way. As I stopped, a jogger came by and was probably wondering what I was doing. TFTC. mjp303

McKittrick Oil Seep by Cookie-Tree
Size: Not chosen Difficulty: 1 Terrain: 2
This earthcache has got to be one of my favorites. It was quite hot, and the tar was really bubbling. Thanks for bringing me here! mjp303

HIGHway Cache by Red_W_Wings
Size: Small Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Lots of poking and proding led to an eventual find on my trip up Hwy33. Thanks for getting things started! mjp303

Pine Mountain Fault by Badfeet
Size: Not chosen Difficulty: 1 Terrain: 1
Definitely something I would have driven right past without a second thought. Thanks for getting me to stop and think about the forces of nature! mjp303

Gate 2 Beaver Creek by Badfeet
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Seemed like a pretty bold hide, but I suppose the gate doesn't get opened all that often? This gorge area seemed really interesting, and I wished I had more time to explore. TFTC. mjp303

21.18 by Badfeet
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Well hidden with a logical geo-handrail. Climbing now, I love the views. TFTC. mjp303

Cranky Cars for a Kilo+ by gsmX2
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1 Terrain: 1.5
Heading northward, this was a convenient stop after I squeezed onto the shoulder for parking. I'm really curious about the cache title?!? Thanks. mjp303

Sea to Not this Summit by gsmX2
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1
Starting at the coast in Carpenteria, it took me quite a while to cover those miles in a car. On a bike would be impossible, for me at least. Thanks for a cache at the summit. mjp303

Mass Wasting on Highway 33 by Created by TerryDad2 Adopted by Badfeet
Size: Not chosen Difficulty: 3 Terrain: 1
I was definitely skipping a lot of traditionals along this road, but not the earthcaches! Thanks for pointing out a very interesting geological feature. I learned a lot. mjp303

STOVE PIPE by 3RD WHEEL
Size: Small Difficulty: 2 Terrain: 2
A quick find while the group shot targets in the distance. Plink, plink, plink! TFTC. mjp303

33 on 33 #20 Rose Vally Turn Off by mrdsw
Size: Regular Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
I circled and circled some more, but eventually spotted it. TFTC. mjp303

33 on 33 # 13 Tossed in the bushes by mrdsw
Size: Regular Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Travelling north with the Bay Area as my eventual destination. Thanks for bringing me down this scenic road! TFTC. mjp303

33 on 33 #7 The Hole Cache by mrdsw
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
What a beautiful area! Thanks for getting me on a road I've never travelled before. TFTC. mjp303

33 on 33 # 25 I hate vegie hides by mrdsw
Size: Micro Difficulty: 2 Terrain: 1.5
Last one of yours for me on this fun caching day. Lots of caches skipped due to time constraints, so hopefully I'll be back in the future some time. TFTC. mjp303

Yet Another Dam Fine View--two by gsmx2
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1
Lots of water this year, a very nice spot for a cache. TFTC. mjp303

Lakeview Gusher by Cookie-Tree
Size: Not chosen Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
Thanks for pointing this spot out to me and getting me to think about what happened here. It's simply amazing to contemplate the scope of the disaster! mjp303

Physiological Emergency by mrdsw
Size: Small Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
What's a buzz worm? TFTC! mjp303

Boulder Canyon Parking @ Ozena by oyster soup
Size: Micro Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5
All quiet in the late afternoon at the Ranger Station. Thanks for the quick break, and TFTC! mjp303

June 26, 2011

It's All Downhill From Here
By: Sea Turtle & 3juice3 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

That zipline looks pretty cool, but no way was I going to pay $113 for it. Great views from up here! TFTC.

26 Miles Across the Sea
By: Sea Turtle & 3juice3 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I replaced the cache on the 26th in its photographed location, so it's a bit strange that it wasn't there a couple of days later. All is well though if you've relocated it. The chime tower was great. We enjoyed listening to it during our visit. TFTC.

Bottle Cap Cache
By: Brotherhood1517 Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I took the liberty of replacing your cache. Unfortunately, it is now too small for more than about 3-4 bottle caps. We actually spent quite a bit of time at GZ watching a very tame doe and two fawns that were closeby. TFTC.

Valentine #5
By: Mary Longpre Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

I parked the golf cart in a convenient spot, and then caught flack from the driver of a tour bus who was trying to navigate the sharp turn. It took a bit of bent over searching since the palm tree is due for a trim. TFTC.

Avalon Garden
By: Chuck B Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

The first stop on our day trip to Avalon. What a wonderful place, and perfect weather! TFTC.

Anniversay Cache
By: CaptainGPS and the Bergh Family Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular

This was the last cache of the day before boarding the ferry. We enjoyed watching all the orange and blue-grey fish hanging out close to the shore in the crystal clear water. TFTC!

Gummy Bears
By: InZane Asylum Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

We parked the golf cart across the road and made a quick find. Preparations for a big party on the ball field were in full swing, and they were getting the jumper set up. TFTC.

Fire-Wall
By: crash77 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

We took the golf cart to the gardens and memorial, and this cache was just a short side trip. An interesting area with lots of unique plants. We spent some time watching woodpeckers too! TFTC.

42 (and change)
By: disConnected Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

I took the liberty of replacing your cache. It is now a micro cache covered in camouflage tape hanging in the tree. Thanks for bringing us to this lovely garden, and congratulations on the milestone! TFTC.

June 9, 2011

My name isn't Geoffrey
By: UnixGal Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Thanks for the fun multi, found on a gorgeous late afternoon with many people enjoying the park. I never knew about this statue, only the one of the dog on the other side of the park. TFTC.

TBAS #14 of 15
By: seanatron Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

A quick grab after work. TFTC.

TBAS #15 of 15
By: seanatron Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Right along my route home, so I had to stop and make the grab. TFTC.

Spring Training #3 - Little League
By: kobidge Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

This is the 4th generation of caches I've found in this park, two of which were in almost identical locations as this one. I guess I've been around awhile? TFTC.

Spring Training #5 - NL (Best) West(ern) Champs
By: kobidge Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

A memorable season for the Giants, but I didn't grasp any connection with the location. Was there one? Oh, wait, maybe that's a Best Western Hotel? Aha! Thanks for the smilie.

June 7, 2011

Music to my ears!
By: gopogp120 and dippin-dots Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Quite a bold hide I'd say. I immediately discounted the location, and searched others that were slightly less conspicuous with no sucess. Finally it dawned on me. TFTC.

June 5, 2011

Evel Knievel Flies Again
By: retiring young Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

FTF! 11pm I was checking my email before bed and this neighborhood cache popped up. Too close to ignore, so off I went. A beautiful spot even at night, and much too long here with out a reason for cachers to visit. Thanks!

May 27, 2011

The Presidents' Street Serie #18 - Ulysses S.Grant
By: caccbag Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Quick walk from a busy, busy parking lot, but all quiet at GZ. TFTC.

The Presidents' Street Serie #8/#34-Van Buren/Ike
By: caccbag Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Thanks for the two-fer!

The Presidents' Street Serie #13 -Millard Fillmore
By: caccbag Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Sorry for the late log, picking up caches on a Friday way home after a hectic week. TFTC.

The Presidents' Street Serie #42 - William Clinton
By: caccbag Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

Got it. I wonder what Monica is up to these days? TFTC.

Slips, Trips, and Falls
By: Beyond Safety Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

A beautiful place to visit the bay and enjoy the views. TFTC!