[amita17]

Trekkin and Birdin wrote:

Sometimes I amaze myself. This was my morning to work at the yoga studio, and with college out, lots of younger yogis. One seemed vaguely familiar..when I saw his last name on his mat, it came together. He was one of kids on my last People to People trip…2006. Nice to run into them as grownups. So….why is it I can remember that, but not why I went into the other room?

I think you and I have a similar memory issue.  I can remember birthdays of people I haven’t seen in 30+ years, phone numbers and license plates from childhood, details about places most people don’t even remember going…

Where was I going with this?

Oh yeah, very short-term memory things and the room thing you mentioned.  Someone said it is being under stress.  Someone else said it is a nutritional deficiency.  Many people tell me I am just getting old.  Probably all of the above.

[amita17]

sandlanders wrote:

The best advice for a new cacher is to learn. So many things now are instant gratification and not taking the time to savor anything. One complaint about some newer cachers is that they are here today, gone tomorrow. They try the phone app, dabble a bit, then move on to something else. Like any lasting activity-interest-hobby, one needs to learn about it, to experience how it works, to practice it, to find out why they enjoy it. Take the time to learn about geocaching… the dos and the don’ts, the history, the possibilities, the options. Learn that there are no containers to look for at the listed coordinates of EarthCaches, virtuals, and mystery caches. Learn how to write a good log that others, especially the cache owners, will enjoy reading. Learn about skirt-lifters and nanos and guardrails and fake rocks and “stickoflage” and geobeacons and trading up or even and leaving no trace and how to close container lids securely. Learn what is required to log a smiley on each cache and then do it. Learn what types of hides there are and which ones you enjoy looking for. Learn what makes a good cache and a good cache owner. Learn which places give you pleasure when visiting. Learn to think outside the box. Learn your physical limits. Learn that there is more to caching than numbers. Learn to respect the land, the land owners and stewards, the game pieces. Learn to share your knowledge but not give away spoiler information. Learn that you don’t need to find every cache or place one every 528 feet. Learn to be polite. Learn when to move on. Learn when to call it a day. Learn about ticks and mosquitoes and water hazards and thin ice and deep snow and poison ivy and stinging nettle and to take along a first aid kit. Learn about good footwear and warm jackets and rain gear. Learn to be prepared. Learn that you don’t know everything. Learn to be open to new ideas and to consider tried-and-true ones. Learn that cachers come in all shapes and sizes and ages and experience levels and personalities. Learn that just when you think that caching is everything, there is so much more to life than caching.

Well said.

[amita17]

Hi!  I am not in the Madison area either, but I do know one thing that helped me when I was new to geocaching–meeting other cachers in person.  I still go caching alone sometimes, but it is helpful to go with others who have done it longer.  I learned a lot about etiquette and finding unique caches that I had been completely missing on my own.  Of course you can still go just you and your dad, but even just a meet and greet in your area would be a great way to learn more about caching and things specific to your area.  Have fun!

[amita17]

Hey, didn’t you just get 5000?  You work fast!  Way to go, Rich and Sue!

[amita17]

From a few pages back…thanks for the condolences.  It is a difficult time, particularly for my mother.  Having people to count on for support is important.  Nice to see this too from my online community 🙂

[amita17]

Yes, this trestle shooting has really hit home.  The mother involved is my co-worker.  She works nights and I work days so we don’t know each other, but her whole department, and others who know the family, are reeling.  Such a senseless situation.

[amita17]

Mine broke so a new one would be great:

amita17, Debby, amita17

[amita17]

So many variables for me, but likely 10-15 minutes tops…am I with others?  Most are more experienced and more patient than I am, so then a bit longer.  What is the weather/bug situation/etc?  Not a factor if I am prepared for it, but likely I am not.  So less time then.  Is it a final, a puzzle or some epic cache I have been wanting really bad?  Lots more time then.  Do I have other caches to find and time is a-wastin’?  Time to move on.  Every cache, every cache outing is different for me.  And will I go back?  Maybe if it is local or somewhere I might return to, but otherwise, not likely.

[amita17]

Well, back to mostly lurking.  I will still make cameo appearances per my contract.  😉

[amita17]

Yay!  So here is my funny birthday story.  I work primarily with 4 year old children (although the two girls in this story have turned 5).  One asked me how old I was.  I said 159.  She said, “Wow, that’s old.  You’re going to die soon.”  The other girl said, “No, my grandma has way more wrinkles on her face so she is older.”

Thanks for the setup for my birthday FTP!  When people ask how I will celebrate, I say, well, today, I worked, but Saturday I got to party with 30 or so of my Wisconsin friends from all over the state.  It was a nice gathering, just like hanging out in the forums!

[amita17]

:ftp:

[amita17]

Ok, I am here now… 🙂

[amita17]

Lacknothing wrote:

amita17 wrote:

Hitman4 wrote:

Enjoyed a 2.62 mile walk to the library and back. All uphill. Barefoot. In the snow. Only one of these sentences is true.

My brain misread your first sentence and thought it said 26.2, the distance of a marathon. For a second, I was thinking, wow, I didn’t know she was training for that.

Steph is pretty amazing…

No argument from me!  🙂

[amita17]

Hitman4 wrote:

Enjoyed a 2.62 mile walk to the library and back. All uphill. Barefoot. In the snow. Only one of these sentences is true.

 

My brain misread your first sentence and thought it said 26.2, the distance of a marathon.  For a second, I was thinking, wow, I didn’t know she was training for that.

[amita17]

Happy Birthday Jim!

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