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😯 😯 😯 I HATE SNAKES!!!!! 😯 😯 😯 I do not even like gardener snakes!!
@cheezehead wrote:
😯 😯 😯 I HATE SNAKES!!!!! 😯 😯 😯 I do not even like gardener snakes!!
I’ve never seen a snake garden before 😆
Use to catch big rattlers in AZ… cut the heads off… bury them, clean ths snake and grill the meat… that was back in my teen days… don’t think I would do it today..
Mrs. TEWell, in spite of zuma’s great log, snakes are still not a major concern when caching around here. We’ve climbed and poked into all kinds of rocky spots, and haven’t seen one. Heard one once near Genoa, but never saw it. We do follow zuma’s advice to use a long poking stick, however.
Timber Rattlers are basically very shy, and unless startled, are likely to slither away from you.
@Timberline Echoes wrote:
Use to catch big rattlers in AZ…
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@Timberline Echoes wrote:
cut the heads off…
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@Timberline Echoes wrote:
bury them, clean ths snake and grill the meat…
😯 😯 😯
This is probably my most intelligent post yet, but that was exactly what I was thinking when I read it.
draconis found NEMESIS #18 This one is just, BULLSHWAG! (Traditional Cache) at 5/18/2008
Log Date: 5/18/2008
So goes the Story…..We decided to get to this cache from ‘Be Like CacherClan’. It was only .2 mi or so from it, what could be the problem?
We followed the trails, avoided a few mountain bikers, and ended up strolling along the river. 300 feet, 270 feet, 250 feet, and eventually up again 260 feet 290 feet, 400 feet. With every turn, we hoped the cache would be getting closer, but like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, every time we seemed to be gaining ground, we would turn and lose it again. A touch of the search for Eldorado?
When the counter went over .1 miles again we decided to backtrack. We found a smaller trail that seemed to be right on the shore of the rive, and even that one was difficult, having to detour around fallen and uprooted trees. We examined our prospects for a water crossing, but no stepping stones were available, and our boots and shoes were inadequate. After about 10 minutes a phantasm appeared: a bright white bridge, our way across!
As we approached closer, the truth was revealed, it was a large tree, fallen across the river, so old that the trunk was bark free and whitened from exposure over the years. Rover went first, climbing up and crawling on hands and knees, starting his crossing before I even caught up. I went next, starting out crawling, but as the tree narrowed, my stash bag was hanging funny and I ended up scooting along a little at a time. Jonathan followed, following my crossing pattern and making it across without incident. A couple of bikers were riding past the end of the log as I was crossing, and I said “Don’t ask”. After congratulations, we started out again.
Following the trail, Rover explained about this spot being a ‘party spot’ when he was younger. The GPS distance started to climb again and we dove in. Trees and thorns, sticks and stumbles, mud and climbing described out progress towards the cache. We got to the 30 foot threshold and began our search.
Rover wandered with the Magellan, I used the E-trex and a compass, Jonathan just searched. You can guess who came up with the find? Jonathan, of course. I was zeroing in on it and one more compass plot would have done it, but he beat me to it. What a devilish hide! We SL and replaced, deciding to bushwhack towards the sounds of cars, and hopefully civilization.
We emerged, blinking and blinded, on a road near buildings, and made our way back to the car, using the roadway and trails that Rover was familiar with.
Dragging our tail-ends to the car, we discovered it locked with the keys inside. A cracked open window provided a chance, where we Mcguyver-ed some sticks and duct tape to snag the keys, then headed home, munching some snacks and gabbing all the way.
TFT-Adventure
By K Spud on GC11V6N IAT-Lost Kettle, by Jenhen:
WOW what a journey this turned out to be. On the way in I saw a sow black bear and her cub about 20 yards off the trail. I made the rest of the wonderful hike into the cache then on the way out… I saw another sow and cub as well as one more adult, the cub went up a tree right on the trail and I pretty much had to walk right under it, but both adults stayed away. Then further down the trail I saw another cub all alone (I think) that was kind of scary not knowing where mom was and walking under the tree the cub was in. While thinking about the exprience I decide that “The treasure is the journey”. Thanx for bringing me here. T-Wonderful experience LN SL
Hi all,
Here is the log by K Spud for Northwestern 12-Pack
When I first started this geo addiction a couple months ago I really thought it was about numbers, its not. This challenge has taught me that The Treasure Is In The Journey. The final for this challenge came up early in my ever growing circle from my home. Some of the caches I had already been to and loved, so I made it my goal to complete the challenge. As I sit here writing this a am recalling all the places that I never would have gone if it were not for this addiction.
A moment of Zen (by Benjam76) was a wonderful long walk with a view that was well worth it and a great hide. Bjornson – Opposites (by Mama Kat) was part of a great series that kept me busy for a couple days. By Galle You Can See It From Here (by Da Bloodhound) taught me how clever DB is. Pump up the punch! (by Bobcat) took me to a place I had heard about but never visited, everyone should see this. Trivial Pursuit – Science Wedge (by zuma!) is part of another very good series that everyone should do. Felsenmeer Ridge (by jenhen) is a wonderful view and a natural wonder. Gandy Dancer — Gordon Sumner (By Beadelake Crew) showed me that it does not need to be a ammo box in the woods. Harwood Ice Age Trail (by yuppers) was a great hike on a awesome trail. Hello Wisconsin! (by Centris) WOW what a view. IAT – Lost Kettle (by jenhen) I just got a chill thinking about this one, what an awesome experience this one turned out to be. Mr. Larrabee’s Ghost (by Kent1915) is the first night cache I have ever done and it will not be the last, that was a hoot. Taking you for a “Loop” Chisago Style (by thewisconsingooftroop) this one reinforced what I already knew, the direct route is not always best but what a wonderful area.
This challenge is one that everyone should have on there to do list and make every effort to complete it. Thank you Zuma for setting this up and for all you do for Geocaching.
The Treasure Is In The Journey
Link to cache: GC17Y36
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