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I just took a look at it (I’m not your reviewer, but I’m the reviewer for Iowa) and yes, your reviewer Bec did post a note to you about a problem with your cache — it’s too close to an existing cache. You need to return to the cache page and look at the note she posted for you.

[kbraband]

February 2001. What do I win?

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Depending on the date, I can help out. I live in Mequon and I could dust off some presentation materials that I originated a few years ago.

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@gotta run wrote:

@kbraband wrote:

I cracked 10 eggs before leaving home and put them in a Nalgene widemouth water bottle. Much easier than trying to use eggs in the shell on a kayaking trip. 🙂

Can you get individual eggs out using this method?

Yes, a camping egg holder takes up a lot of room in the cooler.

If you need to, yes. All but one of my yokes remained intact. But I scrambled them all before using anyway.

[kbraband]

Regarding omelets in zip lock bags, here’s a recipie I got from the JetBoil site. I tried this out earlier this year and it worked well and tasted great. I recommend thicker bag because I did have one tear open. I cracked 10 eggs before leaving home and put them in a Nalgene widemouth water bottle. Much easier than trying to use eggs in the shell on a kayaking trip. 🙂

Ziplock Bag Omelets (Camp Eggs)
Ingredients with precise measurements:
2 eggs
1 tbs. grated cheese
1 tbs. finely chopped green peppers
1 tbs. finely chopped onion
salt and pepper

Directions: Fill cooking cup to the max safe line (1 cup) with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low boil. Place all ingredients in zip-lock snack bag and remove as much air from the bag as possible and zip closed. Place bag in boiling water. After about 1 minute remove bag from water and move mixture around in bag and place back in boiling water. Repeat about ever minute until eggs are cooked to your liking (about 5 mins).

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I’m glad you enjoyed the hike up to GC3B1 Pike Powder Hike. Yes, it is Wisconsin’s oldest “active” cache. It is also Wisconsin’s oldest cache. It was not Wisconsin’s first cache. That distinction lies with a cache south of Sheboygan GC3D that was never found or maintained.

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To repeat and clarify my request, I need someone to pick up the WGA banner and brochures from Auntienae (Renee) at Greenfield City Hall 7325 West Forest Home Avenue, Greenfield, WI, either today, Thursday or Friday, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. I’m not able to get there during those hours. If you wish to take the items to your home, I can pick them up later from you. Please let me know.

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Attention, WGA members in the Milwaukee area: Your help is needed!
Is there a WGA member who can pick up a WGA banner and brochures from AuntieNae and arrange to deliver it to me at the Gathering Waters Festival this Saturday morning? I’m having trouble contacting Renee to get this arranged and we’re running out of time.

[kbraband]

I just sent PMs to Team Deejay, hack1of2 and beezers958, so check your WGA account for information about this weekend’s event. Thanks for volunteering! And if anyone else would like to help, please let me know.

Auntienae, please check your PM inbox as well for a message about getting the WGA banner from you. Thanks!

[kbraband]

Here’s more information about the Gathering Waters Festival. They included a mention of the WGA tent.

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Gathering Waters Festival Info:

 Coordinated and funded by the Friends of Lakeshore State Park and many sponsors
 A raffle for 2 AirTran tickets, an REI Camp set, a Summer Festival Package and $50 Restaurant certificate – $2,000 in prizes . Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
 A free bike tour for the public begins in the Menomonee Valley on the Hank Aaron State Trail at 9 a.m. and will end at the Festival around 11 a.m.
 There will be painted rain barrels by local artists on auction during the festival
 Get Outdoors Area: Live animals, geocaching demos with Wisconsin Geocaching Association; bike checks, free helmets (donation requested), helmet fitting and information on biking in Milwaukee; activities with Wehr Nature Center, Havenwoods State Forest and Schlitz Audubon; rock wall climbing; awesome landscaping and gardening ideas; free trees from U.S. Forest Service; Woodsy Owl and Smoky Bear visits; urban birding and kite flying.
 Milwaukee Waters and Energy Tent: Exhibits on freshwater resources such as; beaches, rivers, the Great Lakes, critters, research and treatment with leading water research and education facilities will empower visitors with knowledge and solutions to help keep our waters clean and offer ways to enjoy our waterways. There are also exhibits on renewable energy and energy conservation with the City of Milwaukee and other new initiatives.
 Art In The Park Area: Live paintings of the festival and rain barrels, face painting and kid’s art and creation projects with Milwaukee Art Museum, Lynden Sculpture Gardens and Discovery World.
 Beach Party: Canoeing, kayaking and water board demos with Laacke & Joys; demos on kayak fishing, kayak rolling and water safety; outdoor gear and Frisbee Golf course.
 Boat Docks: Pleasure and research vessels will be moored at the Park’s docks for tours and cruises. These include: research vessels from the MMSD, Great Lakes WATER Institute and EPA; pontoon boat rides and search and rescue vessels from the Police and Fire Departments and the Coast Guard.
 Music: Embedded Reporter, Accompany of Kids, Tritonics, Greg Koch and Steve Cohen and Wayworn
 Food: Foodies Cart, Tiger Bites, Pita Brothers, Satellite Crepes, AV Concessions, Babes Ice Cream and Cousins
 Beverages: Sold by the Friends of Lakeshore State Park – Beer donated by Milwaukee Ale House, Black Bear soda and water

Lakeshore State Park Info:
 Opened in 2007 as the newest and only urban state park in Wisconsin. The Park is managed by the WDNR
 The Park contains 1.7 miles of walking and biking trails, a canoe and kayak beach, short grass prairies, rain gardens, fishing pier and 20 transient boat docks that can be reserved.
 The Park’s trail connects to the Hank Aaron State Trail and the Oak Leaf Trail.
 At this time there is no camping on the Park
 Dogs are allowed on a leash. Owners must pick-up after their dogs

[kbraband]

Very nice, Dave. It’s good to see the LNT-geocaching connection being continued. For some historical perspective, here’s an article I wrote about LNT a few years ago. It was originally published on the WGA website but I can no longer find it here so this is a link to a reprint on Maine’s geocaching website: http://www.geocachingmaine.org/forum/showthread.php?364-Leave-No-Trace

[kbraband]

Great! Thanks for offering to help. I’ll be there to get things set up but I’ll need your help to staff the tent during the event because I will be volunteering over at the beach with Laacke & Joy’s kayak and canoe demos. I’ll be in touch soon with Hack1of2 and Beezers, and I look forward to meeting you. Anyone else able to help? It’s a lot of fun.
Ken

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From Wisconsin DNR boating regulations: “Every boat propelled by muscular power and every sailboat not equipped with a motor, when under way at any time from sunset to sunrise, shall carry ready at hand a lantern or flashlight showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to avoid collision.”

I carry a waterproof flashlight and attach it to the front deck. I also have marine grade reflective tape running the length of my kayak on both sides, as well as reflective tape on both sides of both paddle blades and reflective areas on my PFD. I would not recommend using red/green lights because it’s simply extra gear to carry (and possibly fail) and you might get mistaken for a power boat, which means an oncoming boater may not be as inclined to avoid you. And never activate a strobe light unless you’re signaling an emergency situation.

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It was just pointed out to me that the date of the event is listed incorrectly on the WGA Events page. It is actually June 12 — Saturday — tomorrow, not Sunday. I sent a note to Jeremy and zuma to see if this can be corrected.

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