[Northwoods Tom]

@peach107 wrote:

…i went to place one cache on a specific trail and couldn’t find a spot to place it for 10 miles. packed in like sardines….

Interesting, I thought it was a joke and judgement of a specific type of cache placement. I didn’t realize you actually tried to find a cache placement spot! I have to agree it wouldn’t be my cup of tea either but every time I’m in Green Bay and I see that trail that follows the Fox with all those homes that have the trail in their back yard, I think that would be a fun walk in the evening after work if I lived close. Especially the idea of only grabbing one cache a day and using it as a exercise inducement. Another example is the Chippewa River trail in my home town of Eau Claire. The trail didn’t exist when I lived in E.C. and while visiting my sister this summer I would walk and bike segments of it each day grabbing a cache here and there.

I also agree it would be nice to see a different type of cache on these trails here and there set up with more variation. The power trails do squeeze out someone coming along with a creative idea for a spot along the area.

Lots of people love these power trails and I can take bits and pieces of them now and then. It’s great that there is something for all types of cachers out there.

And for Mr. Beaver (I’m still giggling about that cute little fella…) I ain’t afraid of no dead horse, those cachers out there are more afraid of Deaths Door and the gales of November so I don’t expect any picketers till summer. By then I’m hiding out in Timber Wolf and Bear country. 😯 😯 😯

[Northwoods Tom]

As a hunter for over 40 years articles like this always give me concern. Non hunters and hunters alike need to respect each other and often we forget that. I respect the non hunter viewpoint and may disagree but I would never force my activity down their throats. This is looked at as an issue that can be interpreted as such which isn’t good.

As a factual side note to this, if hunting is opened on these lands, the non hunter should recognize that their movement around these lands during a season aids the hunter. There are numerous times that a hunter kills their quarry after someone has moved or pushed the animal that the hunter may never have seen otherwise. When hunting, I welcome the fact that someone has just passed through an area I’m in. The animal will often double back or circle around exposing themselves to the hunter. Something for non hunters to think about.

[Northwoods Tom]

@gotta run wrote:

I remember the cache and the place. One of the hardest D2s we’ve found.

It took Cindy and I 5 tries to find the bugger! You forgot to leave the wire out so I could find it! Thanks you Beaver!

I’m laughing so hard right now with these musical avatars you guys are playing. I don’t know who the heck I’m talking to!

I just realized, if you do it again, everyone will think I’ve gone insane after reading this post!

[Northwoods Tom]

@huffinpuffin2 wrote:

OOOOoooooooo! Must be the bakery with the nasty, tasty, oil-gushing-in-your-mouth bread, and the autographed picture of Pat Metheny behind the counter. Thanks! 🙂 🙂

One of our friends brought a half loaf which is about the size of a VW bug 😯 to a party and we couldn’t stop eating it! Talk about carb loading… He may deny it, but I believe Gotta Run has been seen eating a loaf by himself before a race 😛

[Northwoods Tom]

@peach107 wrote:

… i decided to try one of these power trails myself. i found 5 in a row and then i quit. the first (an easy find) was the same as the second, as the third, as the fourth, as the fifth……..etc. BORING!!!

Funny story!

I actually think I might enjoy something like this if there was one in my neighborhood. I actually would approach it in a different way. I like to walk on a fairly regular basis and if it was on a trail I walked, I could see myself grabbing one a day. What a great way to get in a walk on a regular basis and have another goal. Grabbing”A” cache. Leave the FTF to the power cachers…

I wonder if others have thought about this approach or is it just to tempting to grab as many as you can? Never having encountered it in a scenario such as this, I don’t know if I could only grab one either.

Maybe if you post it as “Can you cache only one?” Wait! did I just come up with a healthy challenge idea? Probably wouldn’t pass review for some reason.

[Northwoods Tom]

@Trekkin and Birdin wrote:

…roasted brussel sprouts…

Best time of the year! Few cold nights and they start to sweeten up. Have to grab them before the deer discover them.

Getting hungry, I know there’s still some spicy humus and maybe some pita chips left in the cabinet. 8)

[Northwoods Tom]

If it’s pasties (short A), the long A version is what we use to check out on those girls in those certain clubs when younger…

A good Finlander here agrees! Very tasty! We could also start a geocaching trend. The miners years ago would put one or two in their coverall pockets and it would keep them warmer until lunch time. Could this be a new warmth aid for winter caching?

[Northwoods Tom]

@huffinpuffin2 wrote:

OOOOoooooooo! Must be the bakery with the nasty, tasty, oil-gushing-in-your-mouth bread, and the autographed picture of Pat Metheny behind the counter. Thanks! 🙂 🙂

If it’s the bakery I’m thinking of, here’s the cache site for an archived cache.
(GC391EE) It will give you coordinates about 50 feet from the front door.

[Northwoods Tom]

@huffinpuffin2 wrote:

While on a Paczki hunt one morning up nort, we ended up at a little crossroads bakery that knew what they were, but offered up something they said was even better: Kolaches! Not sure they were better, but they certainly hit the spot equally well. And, like pizza and Pazkis, they are great for morning, noon and night.

But ahhhhhhh, for want of a malasada……………. 🙁 🙁

I’m starting to think you folks are either making up words or are trying to build my appetite up by having to look all these up…

[Northwoods Tom]

paczki – Dictionary definition and pronunciation – (p nch k ) KEY NOUN: pl. paczki. A round Polish pastry similar to a doughnut, usually filled with fruit and topped with sugar or icing.

O.K., once I saw the pronunciation I knew what it was. Good word for a spelling bee.

[Northwoods Tom]

@Hitman4 wrote:

Can’t forget wasabi p-nuts, soy and wasabi almonds, fresh cherries so we can “plant” the pits to grow more cherry trees, raw veggies, and maybe some chocolate to nibble on.

The Wasabi peas in a trail mix combo is one I look for in my selections. I like the bite. Speaking of cherries, the Mount Rainer are especially good. Pricey and only in season but very good! (The red and yellow ones for those of you like me who get them all confused… Colors are easier to remember.)

[Northwoods Tom]

@Trekkin and Birdin wrote:

Tom, I’d love to see more recipes, too. Do you use a packaged seasoning or make your own for the pumpkin seeds?

Penzeys Cajun Spice. They have some great selections and hotness temperatures depending on what you like. Seeds and spice, bake in the oven, doesn’t get much easier.

Forgot to add that you can add a little oil to help the spice stick better but I prefer it when you just spray the cookie sheet with a non stick spray. Some people like a touch of salt, Cindy and I skip that. Keep shoveling, (flipping) while roasting (baking).

[Northwoods Tom]

Thanks for the quick answer.

Tom

[Northwoods Tom]

Here’s another, homemade cajun seasoned pumpkin seeds. I had almost forgotten, it’s been about three years since I’ve carved pumpkins.

I don’t know about Trekkin and Birdin, but I’m still watching for other unusual ideas/recipes.

[Northwoods Tom]

WOW! Congratulations!

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