tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9630484539798379782009-11-10T16:53:11.862-08:00Follow the outdoor adventures of HeadHardHat from Raleigh, NC with his treks into the world of geocaching. Terms such as caches, geocaches, cachers or geocaching are explored in a fun and entertaining way. Geocaching from the mountains, through the piedmont and to the ocean shores of North Carolina. Geocaching the outdoor treasure-hunting game which the participants use a GPS receiver to hide and seek containers called "geocaches" or "caches" anywhere in the world.HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.comBlogger45812535.716105-78.657343http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifGeocacheImNotObsessedRighthttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-30210321625600369062009-11-10T12:46:00.000-08:002009-11-10T13:13:12.007-08:002009-11-10T13:13:12.007-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SZoBCkMymWI/AAAAAAAAFuo/r0bGU57-r1o/s400/IMG00545.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SZoBCkMymWI/AAAAAAAAFuo/r0bGU57-r1o/s400/IMG00545.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div>Back in February of this year I put a posting in the Geocaching.com forums in regards to the image seen above. </div><div>The idea was simple, what strange and or bizzarre road signs have you come across while geocaching.</div><div><br /></div><div>Since then it has received over</div><div> 22,700 views and just shy of 400 posts. </div><div><br /></div><div>As you go through the thread itself you get such a smörgåsbord of</div><div> different signs that just going from one to the next will make you smile from ear to ear by the time you are</div><div> done. Below are some of my faves but if you want to see the thread itself you can go here:</div><div><a href="http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=214648">http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=214648</a></div><div><br /></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Winner of the next Darwin Award</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SvnWTAWqtCI/AAAAAAAAJfw/xovdl1e5XcY/s320/unexploded.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402584850008552482" /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Looks Like One Of My Geocaching Days</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><img src="http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9071/p2220067.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>On Second Thought....</b></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SvnWp_1mmvI/AAAAAAAAJf4/ttebyd5ysLg/s320/side+of+road.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402585245006863090" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<div><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-3021032162560036906?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=c0gIKYEB2JE:h7wg94TRSKM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=c0gIKYEB2JE:h7wg94TRSKM:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=c0gIKYEB2JE:h7wg94TRSKM:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=c0gIKYEB2JE:h7wg94TRSKM:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=c0gIKYEB2JE:h7wg94TRSKM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=c0gIKYEB2JE:h7wg94TRSKM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=c0gIKYEB2JE:h7wg94TRSKM:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/c0gIKYEB2JE" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com4http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/11/unusual-signs-found-while-geocaching.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-6444633914569975872009-11-07T11:48:00.000-08:002009-11-07T12:21:06.355-08:002009-11-07T12:21:06.355-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SvXSlkf0rjI/AAAAAAAAJbc/xMQIE83HitE/s1600-h/IMG_4990-2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SvXSlkf0rjI/AAAAAAAAJbc/xMQIE83HitE/s400/IMG_4990-2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401454870994923058" /></a><div>In my humble opinion <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">geocachers</span> are an amazing group of people. It is a community of fellowship that goes way beyond just finding Tupperware in the woods. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Geocachers</span> care about the game, sport, obsession which also includes the environment. In other words, the world is our game board and we like ours clean.</div><div><br /></div><div>Each year we attend <b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">CITO</span></b> events. That's Cache In Trash Out which as a general rule means a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">geocacher</span> picks up trash while out <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">geocaching</span>. A <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">CITO</span> event brings sometimes hundreds of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">geocachers</span> and volunteers out to parks and other areas that are in need of cleaning up then we do just that. We take out the trash by the truckloads. </div><div><br /></div><div>This year I attended several <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">CITO</span> events including one for <b>Harris Lake County Park</b> in North Carolina. We had a great time and when completed I was happy with being able to participate in such a worth while </div><div>cause and that would be that. Yet they were not yet finished with us and I was so very pleased to be invited back to attend their <b>2009 VIP Picnic</b>. </div><div><br /></div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SvXTEHqYqFI/AAAAAAAAJbk/ziEowFFTvHI/s320/IMG_5003.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401455395830540370" /><div>It was so much fun and the food was amazing. There was southern BBQ, Chicken, plus yummy sides and all the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">fixins</span>'. Then top it off with a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">heap'n</span> helping of banana pudding for desert. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Nummy</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">nummy</span>.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was really kinda cool because not only were the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">geocachers</span> there but many other volunteers that have helped doing events and activities in the park as well. So it was quite nice to mingle with everyone else as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>There were even prizes given away while everyone was too stuffed to move. It was quite the event and I had a ball attending it. Thanks so much to the Harris Lake County Park Staff for this wonderful time.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">GeoCache</span>: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Geocaching</span> Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-644463391456997587?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=wtmA2xoP7Iw:aJrZ3QulC8s:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=wtmA2xoP7Iw:aJrZ3QulC8s:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=wtmA2xoP7Iw:aJrZ3QulC8s:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=wtmA2xoP7Iw:aJrZ3QulC8s:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=wtmA2xoP7Iw:aJrZ3QulC8s:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=wtmA2xoP7Iw:aJrZ3QulC8s:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=wtmA2xoP7Iw:aJrZ3QulC8s:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/wtmA2xoP7Iw" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/11/youre-welcome-harris-lake-county-park.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-25176995703676251012009-11-01T07:32:00.000-08:002009-11-01T07:54:23.731-08:002009-11-01T07:54:23.731-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Su2rXxfS7QI/AAAAAAAAJaY/qT0EbsBTFLg/s1600-h/IMG00158-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Su2rXxfS7QI/AAAAAAAAJaY/qT0EbsBTFLg/s400/IMG00158-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399159953197034754" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The weather in North Carolina has been extremely rainy. This is a far contrast from the 500 year drought we had a couple of years ago. So it appears that mother nature is replenishing the moisture content for the region in spades.</div><div><br /></div><div>When it is as moist and gloomy as it has been it really shuts down my options. I can't really film any GeoSnippits and catching pneumonia just does not thrill me at the moment. What to do, what to do? Well if you are fortunate enough to have your own garage or very ventilated work space. Why not paint up some geocaches? In fact why not cammi up some ammo cans?</div><div><br /></div><div>The photo above is the finished product of a very large ammo can I painted earlier this week. It has a primer base, green and brown flat paint over the primer and some textured paint highlights to top it off. This would be perfect for that wooded spot somewhere near you and since this is super sized you can really stock it up. Have you ever considered a large geocache theme like say books, music or DVDs? This particular size can hold a ton of swag and a themed geocache gives the swag an extra purpose. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a link to my <b>GeoSnippits Video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z73dxBtZ4fI">How To Paint Ammo Boxes</a></b>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z73dxBtZ4fI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x234900&amp;color2=0x4e9e00&amp;border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z73dxBtZ4fI&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x234900&amp;color2=0x4e9e00&amp;border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So if you are bored and can't think of something to do. Why not go and get your next fantastic geocaching hides prepped for when the sun comes out and you're ready to get on the trails.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-2517699570367625101?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=fbyh1FQOZzs:Tfed9WZHaU8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=fbyh1FQOZzs:Tfed9WZHaU8:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=fbyh1FQOZzs:Tfed9WZHaU8:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=fbyh1FQOZzs:Tfed9WZHaU8:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=fbyh1FQOZzs:Tfed9WZHaU8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=fbyh1FQOZzs:Tfed9WZHaU8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=fbyh1FQOZzs:Tfed9WZHaU8:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/fbyh1FQOZzs" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/11/when-weather-sucks-paint-some-ammo-cans.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-27270169617134011552009-10-29T07:17:00.000-07:002009-10-29T08:08:03.151-07:002009-10-29T08:08:03.151-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Sumu3jUz7KI/AAAAAAAAJZE/LY_q5GIWu0k/s1600-h/03-22-08_1544_edited.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Sumu3jUz7KI/AAAAAAAAJZE/LY_q5GIWu0k/s400/03-22-08_1544_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398037897778818210" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I opened up a rather interesting topic recently in the <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/">Geocaching.com</a> forums. Fall has finally come to North Carolina and even though many other states are way past peak autumn colors. It is just now becoming bright and wondrous. Also with the leaf show comes the cooler temps and even though we are mostly in the low 70s right now the nights are crisp. After having to close my bedroom window the cold breeze made me start to wonder about the upcoming winter geocaching. So with the thought of all the Northern States I asked the question about how to winterize a geocache and is it necessary at all.</div><div><br /></div><div>The responses I received were well rounded which is exactly what I was looking for and after reading the advice given I was able to come to some hopefully helpful conclusions.</div><div><br /></div><div>To keep a level playing field here lets assume we are talking about geocaching areas where you receive extended periods of snow and below freezing temps. The states like North Carolina (not including the mountains) we normally get a day of snowfall on the ground before it melts. The small ponds MAY get a slushy layer of ice in the coldest week of our winter but that is about it. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Things to consider</span></b></div><div>If you have ever watched my GeoSnippits geocaching video: <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgCzzGu2oHo">What NOT to Hide as a Geocache</a></b> you will see that cold can be a definite factor when hiding a geocache. One of the key points that was brought up in the discussion is that you have to plan the worst weather conditions for your geocaching hide. In other words it might be sunny and 80 degrees out right now but does your geocaching site get 144 inches of snow in the winter? Is your hide on the ground and potentially can be trapped and/or crushed in ice? In the more spring temps can it be floating in water or washed away in flood? These are very important things to consider when placing your hide.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cold can do strange things to plastic. I lived most of my life in Michigan so I know all about harsh cold. One of the things my brothers and I did during winter was to take plastic army men and place them in a battle scene on a make shift snow mountain. Then we would take our BB guns and shoot from a distance. In the summer you could shoot the plastic warriors a bunch of times with minimal damage. In the winter they would shatter as if made from glass. Why? The cold made the plastic hard and brittle. Now imagine what happens with your plastic geocache when somebody jabs it with their walking pole. Yep, the lid shatters as if it was shot by a bullet. </div><div><br /></div><div>So my suggestion for people who live in the colder climates. Forget about using cheap plastic containers for one. They are not waterproof to begin with and the winters will leave you a pile of busted goo by spring time. The more heavy duty and waterproof the geocache the better. I would also suggest putting your geocaches up higher if possible. People are less likely to stick them with a walking pole or to get crushed by the ice.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Final Thoughts</span></b></div><div>Some things that you may want to consider about your geocaches during winter. Several geocachers mentioned that they change out pens during the winter months to pencils. Why? Apparently the ink can actually freeze breaking the pen. When spring comes you have a nice inky mess in your geocache when it finally melts.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you hide your geocache during spring and summer months, remember the foliage that so nicely hid your geocache may now be completely gone leaving your hide wide open. You may want to check your geocaches around this time of the year for not only this scenario but for regular maintenance as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>So depending on your geocaching hide conditions you may want to now consider doing a quick fly by to check on them. Making sure that they survive a winter full of geocaching goodness can save you a bunch of grief and other geocachers finding a cache full of waterlogged goo.</div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-2727016961713401155?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=EoA9-FT4H1Q:2Nf_5XH5jag:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=EoA9-FT4H1Q:2Nf_5XH5jag:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=EoA9-FT4H1Q:2Nf_5XH5jag:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=EoA9-FT4H1Q:2Nf_5XH5jag:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=EoA9-FT4H1Q:2Nf_5XH5jag:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=EoA9-FT4H1Q:2Nf_5XH5jag:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=EoA9-FT4H1Q:2Nf_5XH5jag:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/EoA9-FT4H1Q" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/winterizing-your-geocache-cold-weather.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-29143000565769786272009-10-27T18:16:00.000-07:002009-10-27T18:34:35.930-07:002009-10-27T18:34:35.930-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SueeRZEE70I/AAAAAAAAJY4/dZe9JiMWPPU/s1600-h/Wolfgang2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SueeRZEE70I/AAAAAAAAJY4/dZe9JiMWPPU/s400/Wolfgang2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397456700049780546" /></a><div>Was just checking on my daughter's Travel Bug '<b>Wolfgang Von <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">PitterPat</span></b>" and found out he has some new tags added and some great new pics as it had travelled with the <b>Leave No Trace Travelling Trainers</b>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I first found Wolfgang with the Leave No Trace crew c<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">ompletely by chance as I was wondering the Internet one day. You can read that article here: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; "><a href="http://travelingtrainers.blogspot.com/2009/10/geocaching-101we-need-your-help.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Geocaching</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 101…</span></a><a href="http://travelingtrainers.blogspot.com/2009/10/geocaching-101we-need-your-help.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We Need Your Help</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div>Now there is a Part <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Deux</span> which furthers the adventures of Wolfgang as he says good-bye and is placed in a new cache within the southwest. Find out what and where with all the information and photos here: <a href="http://travelingtrainers.blogspot.com/2009/10/geocaching-101-part-deux.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Geocaching</span> 101: Part <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Deux</span></a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I want to thank the Leave No Trace crew for taking such great care of Wolfgang it was greatly appreciated by both myself and my daughter.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">GeoCache</span>: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Geocaching</span> Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-2914300056576978627?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=7Wok-gkphgU:Wz0pJHdbxiI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=7Wok-gkphgU:Wz0pJHdbxiI:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=7Wok-gkphgU:Wz0pJHdbxiI:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=7Wok-gkphgU:Wz0pJHdbxiI:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=7Wok-gkphgU:Wz0pJHdbxiI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=7Wok-gkphgU:Wz0pJHdbxiI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=7Wok-gkphgU:Wz0pJHdbxiI:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/7Wok-gkphgU" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/update-to-tb-wolfgang-von-pitterpat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-42506550993510852082009-10-25T14:16:00.000-07:002009-10-25T14:21:44.373-07:002009-10-25T14:21:44.373-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SuS0y0vYdpI/AAAAAAAAJYE/3zhlObwX0K4/s1600-h/IMG_4858.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SuS0y0vYdpI/AAAAAAAAJYE/3zhlObwX0K4/s320/IMG_4858.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396637038740534930" /></a>On Friday, 10-22-2009, the eve before the big <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">NCGO</span> Fall Fling. There was a very fun Halloween Bash event. <div><br /></div><div>It had everything a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">geocacher</span> could want, great food, </div><div>fantastic company and some down right creative costumes. Yeah, sure there were earth caches nearby and if you were in town the traditional caches were a plenty to be found. Yet we <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">geocachers</span> love to get together almost as much as we love finding <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">geocaches</span> and boy did we have a blast at Morrow Mountain State Park that night. </div><div><br /></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SuS7-ISE0BI/AAAAAAAAJYM/jfDROOdLYLE/s320/IMG_4862.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396644929546276882" /><div>The air was crisp like autumn should be and the skies opened up to a fine moon. In the center of everything was a good sized campfire which helped to keep any chills at bay. The sun slowly fell behind the wooded peaks that surrounded us </div><div>and the darkened atmosphere of a Halloween Bash was here.</div><div><br /></div><div>Little goblins danced around as the strange and unusual became the norm. Ketchup bottles chased <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">hot dogs</span>, playing cards were enjoying frosted cupcakes andwe even had a visit from death himself though he was only there for the dinner buffet. A very good time was had by all.</div><div><br /></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SuTBQ1LBEcI/AAAAAAAAJYU/z67kignwFzU/s200/IMG_4870.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396650748392051138" /><div>So the next time you are in the woods around Halloween time and the night air is suddenly filled with laughter and the smells of amazing treats. You didn't stumble upon an ancient witches gathering. Chances are you are among friends and the extended family of fellow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">geocachers</span> having one heck of a time at a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">geocaching</span> event. Come join us won't you?<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">GeoCache</span>: I'm NOT Obsessed... 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The sun was shining and the temps in the upper 70s. <b>Miss Geoness</b> and I wanted to see how many geocaches we could get during today's bright afternoon hours. So off we drove off into geocaching goodness.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our streak of finds was spot on and we quickly wrote off 22 finds before heading back home. As I added the smileys into our profiles I realized that we both hit milestones today. For Miss Geoness who now has reached <b>500+</b> geocaches. As for me I am now over <b>900</b> and working on my goal of one thousand. I really wanted to hit it before our Fall Fling event but it just is not to be. At the very least I should get my mark before the end of the year...</div><div><br /></div><div>See you out on the trails,</div><div><br /></div><div>HeadHardHat</div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-4851211201905078494?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=U_B_2rU1EaY:O5a1vIUdlXU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=U_B_2rU1EaY:O5a1vIUdlXU:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=U_B_2rU1EaY:O5a1vIUdlXU:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=U_B_2rU1EaY:O5a1vIUdlXU:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=U_B_2rU1EaY:O5a1vIUdlXU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=U_B_2rU1EaY:O5a1vIUdlXU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=U_B_2rU1EaY:O5a1vIUdlXU:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/U_B_2rU1EaY" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com2http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/headhardhat-and-daughter-geoness-hit.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-9892421106455277172009-10-18T15:24:00.000-07:002009-10-18T15:41:18.339-07:002009-10-18T15:41:18.339-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/StuXs6Xis2I/AAAAAAAAJWM/FCTPc0UEOVA/s1600-h/Wolfgang+Von+PitterPat.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/StuXs6Xis2I/AAAAAAAAJWM/FCTPc0UEOVA/s200/Wolfgang+Von+PitterPat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394071776544338786" /></a><div>Oh this is just way too cool. A few days ago I was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">paroozing</span> around the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Internet</span> looking at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">geocaching</span> articles within blogs. I just happened to run across <a href="http://travelingtrainers.blogspot.com/"><b>The Travelling Trainers - Leave No Trace Blog</b></a><b> </b>and what instantly caught my eye was the photo of a travel bug. It was of a penguin that looked exactly like my daughter <b>Miss <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Geoness's</span> <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=1484175">Wolfgang Von <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">PitterPat</span></a></b>. </div><div><br /></div><div>So I end up writing to the authors and asked if this was indeed Wolfgang. I just received the following email from them:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"Hey <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">HeadHardHat</span>! Yes, the TB in our picture and until this morning in our Subaru is none other than Wolfgang Von <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">PitterPat</span>! Very exciting, tell your daughter that he is doing great and check back soon for more pictures and another blog about Von <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Pitterpat's</span> adventure with the Subaru/Leave No Trace traveling trainers! "</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size:medium;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">What a small world</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Now the shot itself is gorgeous and you will have to go to the link below to see their article:</div><div><a href="http://travelingtrainers.blogspot.com/2009/10/geocaching-101we-need-your-help.html">http://travelingtrainers.blogspot.com/2009/10/geocaching-101we-need-your-help.html</a></div><div>it is well worth the read and you may even help decide where Wolfgang goes next. Check it out!</div><div><br /></div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">GeoCache</span>: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Geocaching</span> Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-989242110645527717?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=FGT2yEab0Zc:MitSNh6QQTo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=FGT2yEab0Zc:MitSNh6QQTo:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=FGT2yEab0Zc:MitSNh6QQTo:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=FGT2yEab0Zc:MitSNh6QQTo:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=FGT2yEab0Zc:MitSNh6QQTo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=FGT2yEab0Zc:MitSNh6QQTo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=FGT2yEab0Zc:MitSNh6QQTo:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/FGT2yEab0Zc" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com1http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/small-world-for-wolfgang-von-pitterpat.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-20922312870448702342009-10-17T17:49:00.001-07:002009-10-17T18:38:59.644-07:002009-10-17T18:38:59.644-07:00<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Stpn3ubHKrI/AAAAAAAAJV4/uADqlJidHKI/s320/IMG00066-2.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393737710781803186" /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Have you ever considered how serendipitous life can be sometimes? I mean really, the odds one must face when doing things in life at just the right time or the right place. It boggles the mind how you can just randomly meet.<div><br /></div><div>For example, I took my daughter <b>Miss GeoNess</b> with me today as we went geocaching. That in itself is no big deal but this time I actually planned to go to the <b>Durant Nature Park</b> in northeast Raleigh, NC. There was about twelve geocaches in the area and I really wanted to get them off our list. The weather was definitely on the cool fall side and it looked like it was actually going to rain but we drove out anyways. Just after we found a nice parking spot inside the park I hear those fabled words.</div><div><br /></div><div>"Daddy, I have to go to the bathroom", my daughter states with a wince. </div><div><br /></div><div>"We couldn't have mentioned it the past three fast food places we just passed?", I asked with a slight frown.</div><div><br /></div><div>I knew there was no arguing about the situation. The park didn't have any facilities we could see so I packed everything back up and found a place she could do what she needed to do. </div><div><br /></div><div>Admittedly I was a little miffed for the time we lost but what are you gunna do? So we went back to the trail head and started hitting the trails in search of geocaches. We found the first ammo box without a hitch and was doing some bushwhacking to the next one to save some time and as we approached I heard in the distance. </div><div><br /></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/StpstXB9fbI/AAAAAAAAJWA/-KGayNSX-uk/s200/IMG00068.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393743030261743026" /><div>"You can put away your GPS its orange", came the voice up ahead. I couldn't make out exactly who it was because of the thickness of the woods we were in at the time but I figured it was a fellow geocacher.</div><div><br /></div><div>Again I hear, "Lessee, GPS, funny hat, daughter who's carrying film equipment and is on a syndicated TV show. Who could that be"? </div><div><br /></div><div>I knew we had been made.</div><div><br /></div><div>As we came closer I recognized my fellow geocaching friend <b>Wimseyguy</b>. The geocaching experience was about to get a bunch more fun. It always is when you meet up with other geocachers and decide to tackle the area together. Long story short we had a great afternoon finding micros in bridges, ammo boxes in large rocks and even Miss Geoness did a balancing act across a huge log to find a Lock 'n Lock box nestled above a creek bed. Real geocaching goodness in my book. </div><div><br /></div><div>My point to all of this? If Miss Geoness had not caused us to delay our plans we may never have met up with Wimseyguy at all. Funny how those things work out. Just another great example of serendipity in action. Love it.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-2092231287044870234?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=2mWag5ap-s8:szUtwKzuuvk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=2mWag5ap-s8:szUtwKzuuvk:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=2mWag5ap-s8:szUtwKzuuvk:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=2mWag5ap-s8:szUtwKzuuvk:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=2mWag5ap-s8:szUtwKzuuvk:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=2mWag5ap-s8:szUtwKzuuvk:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=2mWag5ap-s8:szUtwKzuuvk:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/2mWag5ap-s8" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/serendipitous-geocaching-meetup-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-85671596859881956692009-10-16T18:40:00.000-07:002009-10-16T19:40:51.430-07:002009-10-16T19:40:51.430-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/StkmqCFeEoI/AAAAAAAAJVU/eE7_EsFDPgQ/s1600-h/IMG_4841-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/StkmqCFeEoI/AAAAAAAAJVU/eE7_EsFDPgQ/s400/IMG_4841-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393384532309054082" /></a><div>It is almost overwhelming to me sometimes how fast our <b><a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">GeoSnippits</a></b> video show has grown in just a little over a year. Now in season two we have 40 some odd videos on YouTube seen literally all around the world. Beyond that we also have made weekly exclusive episodes for <a href="http://www.michiganmagazine.com/"><b>Michigan Magazine TV</b></a><b> </b>(RFD-TV Network). We are featured on websites for corporate products and the geocaching based film <a href="http://www.findmethemovie.com/"><b>FIND ME</b></a>. In fact, GeoSnippits will be featured on the up coming Special Edition DVD for FIND ME coming soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Over the past year I have been asked multiple times if I was going to make GeoSnippits DVDs. I have been so busy with everything else I really haven't had time to even consider what I would make for the first DVD let alone make it. A opportunity came up that changed my mind of making one. Our NCGO (North Carolina Geocaching Organization) is having our largest yearly event known as the Fall Fling coming up this Saturday, October 24th. I was asked by our NCGO president if I could make a GeoSnippits DVD to donate to the silent auction. How could I refuse?</div><div><br /></div><div>Above is the end result, our first official GeoSnippits DVD - How To Make Your Own Geocaches. It contains eight videos encompassing geocaches from the normal to the evil. All sorts of geocaching goodness. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a list of the videos on the DVD.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:18px;"><h1 style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">GeoSnippits Make Your Own PVC Pipe GeoCache Part One</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">GeoSnippits Make Your Own PVC Pipe GeoCache Part Two</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">GeoSnippits Painting Geocaching Ammo Boxes</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">GeoSnippits Make Your Own Geocache 35mm Container - Tutorial</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">GeoSnippits Making Your Own Geocache Size Small</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">GeoSnippits Make Your Own PVC Hydrant Geocache</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">GeoSnippits HowTo Make Your Own PVC Water Main Geocache</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- color:transparent;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">GeoSnippits Howto Make Your Own Evil Ant Hill Geocache</span></span></h1></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div>I will be interested to see the reaction from the geocachers at the Fall Fling. Will let you know what I find out. </div><div><br /></div><div>What are your thoughts about who would best want to purchase GeoSnippits DVDs and why?</div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-8567159685988195669?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=-IgnSovR7jM:p3EbTHBfDRw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=-IgnSovR7jM:p3EbTHBfDRw:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=-IgnSovR7jM:p3EbTHBfDRw:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=-IgnSovR7jM:p3EbTHBfDRw:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=-IgnSovR7jM:p3EbTHBfDRw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=-IgnSovR7jM:p3EbTHBfDRw:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=-IgnSovR7jM:p3EbTHBfDRw:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/-IgnSovR7jM" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/official-first-geosnippits-dvd-has-been.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-964669918501109172009-10-14T13:02:00.000-07:002009-10-14T13:27:43.457-07:002009-10-14T13:27:43.457-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/StYv6wRfwpI/AAAAAAAAJUY/SyOPxgtQJbk/s1600-h/FindMeDVD.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/StYv6wRfwpI/AAAAAAAAJUY/SyOPxgtQJbk/s320/FindMeDVD.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392550290259952274" /></a>I was contacted today by <b>Joe Jestus</b> who happens to be the Director of Marketing &amp; Brand Development for <b>Trost Moving Pictures</b>. These are the very cool people who have created the award winning geocaching based film <b><a href="http://www.findmethemovie.com/">FIND ME</a></b>. <div><br /></div><div>Joe asked if I would be interested in having my <b><a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">GeoSnippits</a> Introduction to Geocaching </b>videos on their up coming Special Edition DVD. They are currently featured on the website for FIND ME in their <a href="http://www.findmethemovie.com/"><b>Geocaching 101</b></a> section. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hmmm, let me think about this......... that would be a YES Joe!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am so geeked. Apparently there is a whole lot of extra goodness coming to the Special Edition DVD and to be a part of such an award winning filming production is just too awesome for words. More details are coming and I will let you know the second I find out. In the mean time they are constantly having new contests and other cool things going on all the time. Be sure to check their website out at:</div><div><a href="http://www.findmethemovie.com/">http://www.findmethemovie.com</a>.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>-------------------------------------------------------</div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-96466991850110917?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=HcPF6lTzFgM:gob4NP_f_Bo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=HcPF6lTzFgM:gob4NP_f_Bo:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=HcPF6lTzFgM:gob4NP_f_Bo:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=HcPF6lTzFgM:gob4NP_f_Bo:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=HcPF6lTzFgM:gob4NP_f_Bo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=HcPF6lTzFgM:gob4NP_f_Bo:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=HcPF6lTzFgM:gob4NP_f_Bo:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/HcPF6lTzFgM" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/geosnippits-to-be-on-findme-movie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-20812836364442644762009-10-11T13:38:00.001-07:002009-10-11T13:43:32.637-07:002009-10-11T13:43:32.637-07:00<div>I was asked to make a quick video trailer about my latest amazing invention.</div><div>The Evil Ant Hill Geocache. It's short and sweet and you get a good look at it in action.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-e192339d9599298" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.blogger.com/img/videoplayer.swf?videoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvp.video.google.com%2Fvideodownload%3Fversion%3D0%26secureurl%3DpgAAAEbqiT-pXmimn7VDny7-dKrvCav0Bli3ejHQkPGehDxvxLkGJ4HazoAS7ZPL1dqCBKho6RNTB22_Cp1S_b5eZPC5zbjSk9gKDNAW3LAfyBn4QjdVgVWfALzjxEBnqo85kwkwBBfH9tUThDZoQ55tyx4bJgAmls1PET6FnIvXVi__QuxPkGK2OPo6ZJnCRxorX2HpjFxe_2Pikyt4-fZ6zA3sWx5x2lKy_6dUKXavQXaZ%26sigh%3DHjngEitXNS0uiIDcxQrmyOdmfog%26begin%3D0%26len%3D86400000%26docid%3D0&amp;nogvlm=1&amp;thumbnailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2FThumbnailServer2%3Fapp%3Dblogger%26contentid%3De192339d9599298%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw320%26sigh%3DSN3JL7sVEu59ZPrD5NyoXm7u-lk&amp;messagesUrl=video.google.com%2FFlashUiStrings.xlb%3Fframe%3Dflashstrings%26hl%3Den"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"> <embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/videoplayer.swf?videoUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvp.video.google.com%2Fvideodownload%3Fversion%3D0%26secureurl%3DpgAAAEbqiT-pXmimn7VDny7-dKrvCav0Bli3ejHQkPGehDxvxLkGJ4HazoAS7ZPL1dqCBKho6RNTB22_Cp1S_b5eZPC5zbjSk9gKDNAW3LAfyBn4QjdVgVWfALzjxEBnqo85kwkwBBfH9tUThDZoQ55tyx4bJgAmls1PET6FnIvXVi__QuxPkGK2OPo6ZJnCRxorX2HpjFxe_2Pikyt4-fZ6zA3sWx5x2lKy_6dUKXavQXaZ%26sigh%3DHjngEitXNS0uiIDcxQrmyOdmfog%26begin%3D0%26len%3D86400000%26docid%3D0&amp;nogvlm=1&amp;thumbnailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2FThumbnailServer2%3Fapp%3Dblogger%26contentid%3De192339d9599298%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw320%26sigh%3DSN3JL7sVEu59ZPrD5NyoXm7u-lk&amp;messagesUrl=video.google.com%2FFlashUiStrings.xlb%3Fframe%3Dflashstrings%26hl%3Den" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object> </div><div><br /></div><div>If you want to see the entire video you can see it here:</div><div><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/headhardhats-evil-ant-hill-geocache.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/headhardhats-evil-ant-hill-geocache.html</span></b></a></div><div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at<a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-2081283636444264476?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=Mj6MriOBBEU:ipIKYnAMsXs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=Mj6MriOBBEU:ipIKYnAMsXs:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=Mj6MriOBBEU:ipIKYnAMsXs:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=Mj6MriOBBEU:ipIKYnAMsXs:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=Mj6MriOBBEU:ipIKYnAMsXs:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=Mj6MriOBBEU:ipIKYnAMsXs:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=Mj6MriOBBEU:ipIKYnAMsXs:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/Mj6MriOBBEU" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/headhardhats-evil-ant-hill-geocache_11.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-90936220476030663132009-10-10T09:40:00.000-07:002009-10-10T09:57:39.643-07:002009-10-10T09:57:39.643-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/StC8eTde5iI/AAAAAAAAJUM/IfmL8HioSIE/s1600-h/TAOG.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 48px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/StC8eTde5iI/AAAAAAAAJUM/IfmL8HioSIE/s400/TAOG.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391015982768514594" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>On Saturday October 17<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>, 2009 our very own <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">GeoSnippits</span> Videos are going to be part of a very special <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Geocaching</span> Event. It is known as <b><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=7aeb0f2e-f4c5-4c4f-883d-c137f791308f">The Art of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Geocaching</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">GX</span>1X98A)</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">That would be i</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(66, 66, 66); line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">n West Midlands, United Kingdom</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Just north of Worcester, UK.</span></span></span></span></span></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Hosted by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Tavisman</span> the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">geocaching</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">webpage</span> states:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';color:#424242;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66); line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This is a 'meet-and-greet' event is a slight twist. This is the 'Art of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Geocaching</span>' event, showcasing the creative and artistic talents used in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Geocaching</span>. The exhibits created for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Geocaching</span> by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Geocachers</span> young and old, from around the world.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';color:#424242;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div>I recently discussed how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">GeoSnippits</span> was to be shown there and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Tavisman</span> told me that he has most of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">GeoSnippits</span> videos in hand and they will most likely be shown on a 32" monitor. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Tavisman</span> also said that they will get several photos and some video with people at the event and will send them to me. I of course will get them up on the blog.</div><div><br /></div><div>Should be a jolly good show...</div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">GeoCache</span>: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Geocaching</span> Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-9093622047603066313?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=4o5Im1NVAFY:lNz0yfFUM3g:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=4o5Im1NVAFY:lNz0yfFUM3g:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=4o5Im1NVAFY:lNz0yfFUM3g:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=4o5Im1NVAFY:lNz0yfFUM3g:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=4o5Im1NVAFY:lNz0yfFUM3g:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=4o5Im1NVAFY:lNz0yfFUM3g:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=4o5Im1NVAFY:lNz0yfFUM3g:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/4o5Im1NVAFY" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/geosnippits-shown-in-art-of-geocaching.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-45435401355005621192009-10-08T20:42:00.000-07:002009-10-09T09:55:54.661-07:002009-10-09T09:55:54.661-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Ss63zh19tiI/AAAAAAAAJUA/RQqOJQYU7XU/s1600-h/IMG_4820-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Ss63zh19tiI/AAAAAAAAJUA/RQqOJQYU7XU/s400/IMG_4820-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390447899894986274" /></a><br /><div>First and foremost I have to give credit to one of our GeoSnippits viewers <b>TheWhiteCroe,</b> who took me down this EVIL path by giving me the suggestion to see if a fake rock could be made out of bondo. I will be sending him an Official GeoSnippits pathtag for the suggestion. </div><div><br /></div><div>It all came out of trying to prototype the geocache in the first place. I started out very similar to how it is described in the video. I simply made some bondo and poured it out on top of the 35mm container. I observed how quickly the bondo started to harden so I started piling it up on top of itself. Before I knew it I had that same shape you see out of the <b>Close Encounters</b> movie. It certainly didn't look like a rock. In fact it looked more like a dog turd but I wanted to see how the textured spray paint was going to look so I painted it anyways. After it dried I looked at it again and the light stone paint looked a lot more like sand than anything. Then it popped in my brain, "well that looks a whole lot like an ant hill..."</div><div><br /></div><div>So after trying a couple of different stone colors I was really pleased with the results. The rest is now history and my EVIL Ant Hill made from bondo is out in the world. The video wasn't out more than a couple of minutes before the comments started pouring in. One suggestion was to use a nano instead of a 35mm container to make it even smaller. I just love how the main template of an idea comes out and people use their own ideas to make it better. All I can say is go for it. </div><div><br /></div><div>I had a blast making this video and inventing the Ant Hill Geocache, now back to making that geocache look like a rock. Where did I put that bondo?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1ZVEwrPks3g&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x402061&amp;color2=0x9461ca&amp;border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1ZVEwrPks3g&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x402061&amp;color2=0x9461ca&amp;border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br /></div><div>If the viewer above does not display click the link below to see the video:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZVEwrPks3g">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZVEwrPks3g</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">HeadHardHat is known for making all sorts of interesting and creative geocaches. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Watch all his geocaching tutorial videos at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.geosnippits.com">www.geosnippits.com</a></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-4543540135500562119?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sAJA2FS2JFk:HjSX0xibKJM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sAJA2FS2JFk:HjSX0xibKJM:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=sAJA2FS2JFk:HjSX0xibKJM:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sAJA2FS2JFk:HjSX0xibKJM:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sAJA2FS2JFk:HjSX0xibKJM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=sAJA2FS2JFk:HjSX0xibKJM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sAJA2FS2JFk:HjSX0xibKJM:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/sAJA2FS2JFk" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com4http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/headhardhats-evil-ant-hill-geocache.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-2326709307289907622009-10-05T19:06:00.000-07:002009-10-05T19:55:31.551-07:002009-10-05T19:55:31.551-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SsqmwuO7igI/AAAAAAAAJSg/whUW-S2HzLU/s1600-h/IMG_4813-2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SsqmwuO7igI/AAAAAAAAJSg/whUW-S2HzLU/s320/IMG_4813-2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389303260076804610" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have been a really happy customer of the <b><a href="http://www.geocoinclub.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Geocoin</span> Club</a></b> for well over a year now. Boasting to be the oldest, largest and best monthly coin club around the <b><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">GCC</span></b> is not your average every day enamel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">geocoin</span> maker.<div><br /></div><div>For the month of September 2009 the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Geocoin</span> Club has released "<b>The Cache Eagle</b>" and it is absolutely gorgeous. </div><div><br /></div><div>With the size and weight of the old style silver dollar it is mirror polished, gold in color and even has the ||||||||||| edge like the silver dollar. </div><div><br /></div><div>The front shows a magnificent tree with an ammo box at the base. A large set of mountains are seen in the background. </div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SsqvMiOTk1I/AAAAAAAAJSs/4PSaj9NyGJk/s320/IMG_4816-2.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389312533982319442" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The back view of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">geocoin</span> has a very patriotic feel to it. With the title<b> Cache Eagle </b>on the top, a banner which should be stating E <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Pluribus</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Unum</span> actually holds the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">geocoin</span> id number and an inspiring eagle carrying a huge ammo box completes the scene.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is one shiny gold <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">geocoin</span> which comes this month in its own plastic case to keep it smudge proof. </div><div><br /></div><div>Great Job <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">GCC</span> this is a piece of art.</div><div>---------------------------------------------</div><div><div><div><br /></div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">GeoCache</span>: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Geocaching</span> Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-232670930728990762?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sxyFFPVvI6g:P1fg2K4gg7c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sxyFFPVvI6g:P1fg2K4gg7c:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=sxyFFPVvI6g:P1fg2K4gg7c:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sxyFFPVvI6g:P1fg2K4gg7c:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sxyFFPVvI6g:P1fg2K4gg7c:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=sxyFFPVvI6g:P1fg2K4gg7c:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=sxyFFPVvI6g:P1fg2K4gg7c:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/sxyFFPVvI6g" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com1http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/awesome-cache-eagle-geocoin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-30848634306480776482009-10-01T10:26:00.001-07:002009-10-01T10:56:40.895-07:002009-10-01T10:56:40.895-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SsTmrQgMgyI/AAAAAAAAJQE/Cvc05VfHjFc/s1600-h/IMG_4751-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SsTmrQgMgyI/AAAAAAAAJQE/Cvc05VfHjFc/s400/IMG_4751-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387684685080724258" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>When I woke up this morning I did not expect to have a geocaching FTF (First To Find) waiting for me. First to Finds for me is pure bragging rights and there are several other geocachers in the area that are just as passionate as me so if I wanted it I had to move fast.</div><div><br /></div><div>The waypoint had it about 10 miles away which is on the long side of me getting there first. What drove me was that if I was able to pull this off I could turn it into a really neat GeoSnippits segment for <b><a href="http://www.michiganmagazine.com">Michigan Magazine TV</a></b>. I thought to myself how many people who are new to geocaching or never been out geocaching have ever seen a real FTF? So in one fell swoop I grabbed my video gear, jumped into my geocachemobile and RACED (at the limit of posted speeds) towards my goal. </div><div><br /></div><div>Within a few minutes I had neared the parking are for the geocache. I was so glad that I brought my video camera along because this particular cache was located in the wooded area of a neighborhood park. Complete with beautiful trails and scenic pond but before I could get all that wonderful filler footage I had to find the geocache and sign, hopefully, the clean sheetz.</div><div><br /></div><div>Armed with my trusty pouch, walking stick and cameras I was off. My Black Berry was fully charged and I used my geocaching application <b><a href="http://www.geocachenavigator.com/">Geocache Navigator</a> </b>to find the correct route along the trails. The beauty of having an app like that on my phone is I did not have to take the time to download the information about the new geocache. It is pulled directly from the phone connection via the Internet and wha-la instant information. </div><div><br /></div><div>After walking about .20 of a mile I reached ground zero and began looking around. Within a couple of minutes I had the geocache in hand and much to my glee the sheetz were clean. I had found my FTF for the day. The coolest about the whole thing was I captured it all on video and now it is going to be made into a GeoSnippits segment for <b>Michigan Magazine TV</b>.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Now normally I have my right hand girl and daughter Miss Geoness with me. She is my camera girl and keeper of me making a complete fool out of my self when I am in front of the lens. Today though she was at school and I was by myself. This makes filming a bit difficult. One of the tools that I have recently added to my collection is pictured above. It is a flexible tripod like base that can wrap around anything. In this case there was a bent tree that worked quite well. It allows me to set up shots without the use of a full blown tripod and is small enough to keep in my geocaching pouch. It is great as a third hand for a regular camera and as you can see also works well with light video cameras. You can find these in pretty much any camera store or like me a local department store and they will run you about $20.00. Just a helpful tip from me to you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well I have to get back to editing this episode for GeoSnippits and Michigan Magazine TV. GeoSnippits is shown in all 50 states on MMTV which can be seen on Direct TV, Dish Network, Sky Angel and Comcast. Michigan Magazine TV is featured on the <a href="http://www.rfdtv.com/">RFD-TV Network</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope to see you out on the trails...</div><div><br /></div><div>-HHH</div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-3084863430648077648?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=ajTE5240vd4:9Lx-u-mG8IM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=ajTE5240vd4:9Lx-u-mG8IM:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=ajTE5240vd4:9Lx-u-mG8IM:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=ajTE5240vd4:9Lx-u-mG8IM:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=ajTE5240vd4:9Lx-u-mG8IM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=ajTE5240vd4:9Lx-u-mG8IM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=ajTE5240vd4:9Lx-u-mG8IM:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/ajTE5240vd4" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com2http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/10/lightscamerageosnippits-for-michigan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-23524668375876344292009-09-26T13:46:00.000-07:002009-09-26T13:58:54.124-07:002009-09-26T13:58:54.124-07:00<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Just recently I put out a </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">GeoSnippits</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> tutorial video called </span></span><b><a href="http://ingenious-cache-inventor.blogspot.com/2009/09/geosnippits-how-to-make-your-own-pvc.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">GeoSnippits</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> How To Make Your Own PVC Water Main </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Geocache</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">and the response has been very good. </span></span></span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The biggest conversation that has come from it is how the best way would be to get the bison tube back into the central mechanism of the </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">geocache</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> itself. Several viewers have sent in suggestions but now I would like to post as many ideas to solve this back into the original posting. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">So if you did not see the video you can go </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za2JgZnjI_Q"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> and then come back and send me your suggestions. If we use it on the post you could win a </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">GeoSnippits</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">pathtag</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Comment below to this post. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Thanks,</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">- </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">HHH</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">GeoCache</span>: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Geocaching</span> Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-2352466837587634429?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=dpJVZ05HUuc:lpOkqpUI2mQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=dpJVZ05HUuc:lpOkqpUI2mQ:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=dpJVZ05HUuc:lpOkqpUI2mQ:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=dpJVZ05HUuc:lpOkqpUI2mQ:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=dpJVZ05HUuc:lpOkqpUI2mQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=dpJVZ05HUuc:lpOkqpUI2mQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=dpJVZ05HUuc:lpOkqpUI2mQ:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/dpJVZ05HUuc" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com2http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/09/wwgd-what-would-geocachers-do-question.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-22887730486750590422009-09-24T05:54:00.000-07:002009-09-24T18:53:47.268-07:002009-09-24T18:53:47.268-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Srtu7X0W9vI/AAAAAAAAItE/S4j9J6z_7ts/s1600-h/Andys+Rainbow-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Srtu7X0W9vI/AAAAAAAAItE/S4j9J6z_7ts/s320/Andys+Rainbow-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385019745736521458" /></a>There are times when God's beauty takes your breath away. I opened the shades to my bedroom window this morning for a few moments of wonder. <div><br /></div><div>This double rainbow was there to greet me and lasted for about a minute. If I had not opened my shade at that very moment I would have missed it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Was just one of those things that filled my heart with happiness and a appreciation to the Big Guy Upstairs. Thanks Lord for starting my day out right.</div><div><p class="mobile-photo">Sent via <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BlackBerry</span> by AT&amp;T</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-2288773048675059042?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=CL702BK2Yx4:QPIAcLddzSU:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=CL702BK2Yx4:QPIAcLddzSU:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=CL702BK2Yx4:QPIAcLddzSU:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=CL702BK2Yx4:QPIAcLddzSU:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=CL702BK2Yx4:QPIAcLddzSU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=CL702BK2Yx4:QPIAcLddzSU:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=CL702BK2Yx4:QPIAcLddzSU:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/CL702BK2Yx4" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-going-to-take-this-as-sign.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-11259324255441247782009-09-24T04:59:00.000-07:002009-09-24T05:13:34.099-07:002009-09-24T05:13:34.099-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/RandyTrent/Geocaching/Bicycle-bars.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="http://s36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/RandyTrent/Geocaching/Bicycle-bars.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I was recently asked by a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">GeoSnippits</span> viewer what are some of the best tips and tricks for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">geocaching</span> on a bike. Now if you have ever seen a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">GeoSnippits</span> video you will know that I am a rather large man and that means my bicycling days are a thing of the past. I know there are bikes out there for individual of my size but they are extremely expensive. </div><div><br /></div><div>So if I can't give direct accounts on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">geocaching</span> from my favorite chain driven vehicle, maybe you can. I am looking for videos from any <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">geocachers</span> out there that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">geocache</span> while bicycling. They can be from anywhere around the world. I need to see you in action while <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">geocaching</span> and also any tips, tricks and advice for the safest and best practices. What makes riding a bike while <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">geocaching</span> so great? What are some of your best experiences or worse? I want them all.</div><div><br /></div><div>The best examples will be used to make a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">GeoSnippits</span> episode and if selected you will win an official <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Pathtag</span>!</div><div><br /></div><div>Email me as soon as possible with the details about your video and I will contact you with the instructions on how to send it to me. Contact me at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/headhardhat@gmail.com">headhardhat@gmail.com</a>. </div><div><br /></div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">GeoCache</span>: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Geocaching</span> Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-1125932425544124778?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zapGLd0AyFE:KUwGuVcsYg8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zapGLd0AyFE:KUwGuVcsYg8:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=zapGLd0AyFE:KUwGuVcsYg8:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zapGLd0AyFE:KUwGuVcsYg8:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zapGLd0AyFE:KUwGuVcsYg8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=zapGLd0AyFE:KUwGuVcsYg8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zapGLd0AyFE:KUwGuVcsYg8:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/zapGLd0AyFE" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/09/geocaching-on-bicycle-what-is-your-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-77783949442992801962009-09-22T11:55:00.000-07:002009-09-22T12:11:19.284-07:002009-09-22T12:11:19.284-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Srkd1rUfK3I/AAAAAAAAIsY/e2IZPk0cg5c/s1600-h/IMG_4745.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Srkd1rUfK3I/AAAAAAAAIsY/e2IZPk0cg5c/s320/IMG_4745.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384367637497064306" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had so much fun making this multi-cameo geocache and you are going to be able to make one too. This episode and more GeoSnippits segments are shown each week on Michigan Magazine TV.<div><br /></div><div>Watch Michigan Magazine TV found on the RFD-TV and Sky Angel Networks. Michigan Magazine TV seen in all 50 states is shown several times a week. Check your Direct TV and Dish Network for the channel and times near you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Look for this episode scheduled in October.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br />GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-7778394944299280196?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tblD3eQ4ME8:M7B60AGW0Lc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tblD3eQ4ME8:M7B60AGW0Lc:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=tblD3eQ4ME8:M7B60AGW0Lc:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tblD3eQ4ME8:M7B60AGW0Lc:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tblD3eQ4ME8:M7B60AGW0Lc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=tblD3eQ4ME8:M7B60AGW0Lc:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tblD3eQ4ME8:M7B60AGW0Lc:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/tblD3eQ4ME8" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com1http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/09/sneek-peek-to-michigan-magazine-tv.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-76771953735399162972009-09-19T08:11:00.000-07:002009-09-19T08:16:18.907-07:002009-09-19T08:16:18.907-07:00<div>You can get all the details about this amazing and evil geocache by going to my Ingenious Cache Inventor blog here: </div><div><a href="http://ingenious-cache-inventor.blogspot.com/2009/09/geosnippits-how-to-make-your-own-pvc.html">http://ingenious-cache-inventor.blogspot.com/2009/09/geosnippits-how-to-make-your-own-pvc.html</a></div><div><br /></div><div>But we just had to show you this cool video straight out. Enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Za2JgZnjI_Q&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x5d1719&amp;color2=0xcd311b&amp;border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Za2JgZnjI_Q&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0x5d1719&amp;color2=0xcd311b&amp;border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If the viewer does not show above you can click the link here:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre; "><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za2JgZnjI_Q"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za2JgZnjI_Q</span></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-7677195373539916297?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=F_J76IkObTY:XKR9t3YAv-8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=F_J76IkObTY:XKR9t3YAv-8:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=F_J76IkObTY:XKR9t3YAv-8:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=F_J76IkObTY:XKR9t3YAv-8:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=F_J76IkObTY:XKR9t3YAv-8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=F_J76IkObTY:XKR9t3YAv-8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=F_J76IkObTY:XKR9t3YAv-8:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/F_J76IkObTY" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com2http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/09/geosnippits-how-to-make-your-own-pvc.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-64310203995047750562009-09-17T17:39:00.000-07:002009-09-17T18:59:10.918-07:002009-09-17T18:59:10.918-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SrLo23cFPUI/AAAAAAAAIro/nm6ucTW2dqg/s1600-h/05-09-08_1654_edited.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SrLo23cFPUI/AAAAAAAAIro/nm6ucTW2dqg/s400/05-09-08_1654_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382620533953477954" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">hh Swag, in the geocaching world it is the "treasure" in treasure hunting but what is it really?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">When a geocache gets initially "hidden" many times the owner places trinkets, knick-knacks and treasures inside for other geocachers to find and trade from. The idea is that the "finder" opens up the geocache, signs the log book and trades items they are carrying for the swag found in the geocache. The rule of geocaching states that if you trade an item from the geocache you should replace it with something of equal or better value. The idea is to keep geocaches stocked with rotating supplies of swag-like goodness. Does that always happen, no. Many times some geocachers just take for the sake of the moment but it is still best to replace with equal or better stuff. Keep in mind that the majority of the swag found in a typical geocache usually ranges from $1.00US to $5.00US in value.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What are some examples of swag?</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Basically anything that will fit in a particular geocache that fits your budget. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Like:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Store bought items as: Toys, Tools, Jewlery, Electronics, CDs, DVDs, etc.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Handmade items</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Coins</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Bags of Polished Stones</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Books</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Where is some of the best places to get swag for geocaching?</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Listed below are some suggestions from actual geocachers. It is not the end all beat all but it sure will give some things to think about when looking for swag. The list is not in any particular order.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The Dollar Store</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - Can get oodles of swag for a buck. Sort of the common man's swag store.</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Garage Sales</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - You never know what kind of stuff you can find for trade.</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Target: Dollar Wall </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">- all sorts of bargain items.</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ebay: Wholesale lots</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - you never know what is out there for a great deal to trade.</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ebay</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - Vintage coins and arrow heads</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">www.orientaltrading.com</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - Multitudes of swag items for a small amount of $$$.</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Claire's bargain area</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - kids love jewelry, purses and other dressup stuff.</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Joanne's</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - tons of craft stuff for making swag items or to trade.</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Craft stores</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - see Joanne's</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Fast Food Chains</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - Kids love wrapped or new happy meal toys</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Some final things to keep in mind about swag and geocaching. The big thing is you do not HAVE to trade. If you do not have something to swap then don't. Sign the log book and earn your smiley. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Also </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Travel Bugs and Geocoins are NOT swag</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. They are personal items owned by someone else. These specially ID'd travelers are handled differently than swag and move from one geocache to the next. They are not swag and not trade items.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Is there REAL treasure in Geocaches?</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The answer I will give in my humble opinion is YES. Sure there is a ton of playing cards, happy meal toys and chip clips waiting for you when geocaching. I asked a bunch of geocachers what the most expensive items they found and here were a couple of answers.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One geocacher heard of someone finding car keys but only felt that was 10% true</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Two separate geocachers have found real 1oz gold kruggerands. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A harmony ball. The geocacher didn't know what it was at the time but they value around $40.00.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A brand new Gameboy Micro with game included.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A $35.00 chunk of Citrine</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A bolo tie placed in honor of another geocacher. It had a rare jasper stone worth over $300.00.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Of course there are the stories of championship game or box seat tickets, new Rolex watches and other gold, diamond and other treasures. Whether true or not you never know what you are going to find until you open the geocache up and look for yourself. There are currently </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">901,962 </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">geocaches around the world waiting to be found. What treasures do you seek???</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-6431020399504775056?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=UFp6KRf5I8g:HThUN0P7qX4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=UFp6KRf5I8g:HThUN0P7qX4:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=UFp6KRf5I8g:HThUN0P7qX4:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=UFp6KRf5I8g:HThUN0P7qX4:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=UFp6KRf5I8g:HThUN0P7qX4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=UFp6KRf5I8g:HThUN0P7qX4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=UFp6KRf5I8g:HThUN0P7qX4:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/UFp6KRf5I8g" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/09/everything-you-want-to-know-about.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-44964967323725177042009-09-16T12:48:00.001-07:002009-09-16T13:10:49.093-07:002009-09-16T13:10:49.093-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_QDRQg7Ws2ss/RhP1SytW4cI/AAAAAAAAAB8/R20qsOQsbXg/s200/gc.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 99px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_QDRQg7Ws2ss/RhP1SytW4cI/AAAAAAAAAB8/R20qsOQsbXg/s200/gc.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a>Podcasts in general are a really entertaining and informative way of expressing interest and information about a subject. It takes an individual or a group of individuals some serious dedication to get known and to keep a level of excellence on a regular basis. Many times these shows are created, produced and hosted without any serious budget or incoming monies. Yet they continue to be of a high quality and professionalism. <div><br /></div><div>When it comes to geocaching podcasts I have either been on or mentioned on several. A month or so ago I had the delight to have a face to face with the <a href="http://www.cacheamaniacs.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Cache-A-Maniacs Podcast</span></b></a>. Last night I was asked to come on the <a href="http://www.geocachingpodcast.info/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Geocaching Podcast Show</span></b></a> hosted by <b>XpunkX</b> and <b>Darrylw4 </b>of the Cache-A-Maniacs. The discussion was geocaching applications used on the BlackBerry. I won't go into too many details but we talked pretty extensively about <b>Trimble's Geocache Navigator</b> and <b>CacheBerry</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>So sit back and relax to another fine performance from the Geocaching Podcast Show folks with a little help of myself. Be kind the slightly nasally voice of yours truly is due to a slight sinus infection and I was trying to keep from coughing to death by sipping hot tea. So be nice, hokay?</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the link to Episode 121 :</div><div><a href="http://www.geocachingpodcast.info/2009/09/episode-121-caching-with-blackberry.html">http://www.geocachingpodcast.info/2009/09/episode-121-caching-with-blackberry.html</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Be sure to come back and give your comments. I am always glad to hear from you.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-4496496732372517704?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=kYPIyju0gtM:dMaaWKlEhk8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=kYPIyju0gtM:dMaaWKlEhk8:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=kYPIyju0gtM:dMaaWKlEhk8:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=kYPIyju0gtM:dMaaWKlEhk8:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=kYPIyju0gtM:dMaaWKlEhk8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=kYPIyju0gtM:dMaaWKlEhk8:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=kYPIyju0gtM:dMaaWKlEhk8:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/kYPIyju0gtM" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com1http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/09/headhardhat-talks-about-blackberry-apps.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-38248242649544318242009-09-12T19:49:00.000-07:002009-09-12T20:22:30.490-07:002009-09-12T20:22:30.490-07:00<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Had an absolute blast at the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-weight: bold; "><span id="CacheName"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Smithfield Saturday CITO</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">event today. Not only did I get a chance to rub elbows with an amazing group of geocachers but one in particular who lead this event. The event itself was hosted by <b>Team Black Wease</b><b>l</b> who did a great job including some very cool drawing prizes. You can check out all the details at geocaching.com and using the waypoint <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=16ad7567-f478-4a1f-a689-f82b1501ad3e">GC1WXK5.</a> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#424242;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#424242;">Together we helped clean up not one but two Smithfield park areas and there was plenty of trash to be found. It was a glorious day weather wise and the entire experience was very enjoyable. I personally want to thank <b>Cameron</b> and his <b>mom</b> for giving another reason to come back and visit Smithfield, NC.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#424242;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#424242;">Below are the photographs that I took today at the event and some geocaching before and after. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#424242;">Twelve of which were used in my <a href="http://www.geocaching12of12.com/"><b>September 12 of 12 presentation</b></a>. Enjoy.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#424242;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&amp;captions=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feat=flashalbum&amp;RGB=0x000000&amp;feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fheadhardhat%2Falbumid%2F5380747623970522913%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you cannot see the viewer please go here to see the photos and slide show.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/headhardhat/September122009CITOEvent?feat=directlink">http://picasaweb.google.com/headhardhat/September122009CITOEvent?feat=directlink</a></span></span></div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-3824824264954431824?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zk6fYO2E1aI:nSQ_tIGNBdM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zk6fYO2E1aI:nSQ_tIGNBdM:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=zk6fYO2E1aI:nSQ_tIGNBdM:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zk6fYO2E1aI:nSQ_tIGNBdM:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zk6fYO2E1aI:nSQ_tIGNBdM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=zk6fYO2E1aI:nSQ_tIGNBdM:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=zk6fYO2E1aI:nSQ_tIGNBdM:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/zk6fYO2E1aI" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com1http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/09/geocaching-cito-event-in-smithfield-nc.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-963048453979837978.post-13038888705634417042009-09-12T19:17:00.000-07:002009-09-12T19:32:45.056-07:002009-09-12T19:32:45.056-07:00<div>In case you are not familiar with the term 12 of 12, it is a photographic presentation of the photographer and in my case geocacher that every 12th of the month you take a zillion photos and widdle them down to your top 12 picks. It is kind of making a visual representation of yourself as a geocacher on a monthly basis. This was my first 12of12 and I had a blast.</div><div><br /></div><div>This month's edition shows an attention to a CITO (Cache In and Trash OUT) event where about 20 of us went to two parks in Smithfield, NC and well, took out the trash.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is my 12 of 12 photos for September, I hope you enjoy them.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feat=flashalbum&amp;RGB=0x000000&amp;feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fheadhardhat%2Falbumid%2F5380747186648386433%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If the viewer does not show for some reason you can go here:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/headhardhat/12of12September2009?feat=directlink">http://picasaweb.google.com/headhardhat/12of12September2009?feat=directlink</a></span></span></div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">See all our Geocaching Tutorial Videos at HTTP://www.GeoSnippits.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/963048453979837978-1303888870563441704?l=headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com'/></div><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tHe6w8zQttI:MIatbJKvHcI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tHe6w8zQttI:MIatbJKvHcI:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=tHe6w8zQttI:MIatbJKvHcI:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tHe6w8zQttI:MIatbJKvHcI:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tHe6w8zQttI:MIatbJKvHcI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?i=tHe6w8zQttI:MIatbJKvHcI:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?a=tHe6w8zQttI:MIatbJKvHcI:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GeocacheImNotObsessedRight/~4/tHe6w8zQttI" height="1" width="1"/>HeadHardHathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802headhardhat@gmail.com0http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2009/09/headhardhats-geocaching-12of12-for.html