Northwest RSS Feed for the Northwest forum http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:06 -0800 30 Spokane Geocacher http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236197

To the Anderson Family you are in my thoughts and prayers each day during this tough time. We have lost a fellow cacher. I would like to let you know that you have a very big extended family all across the world. So if you ever need anything please just call on one of your extended family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Antiqueman
Glenn Gatherer
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:49:14 -0800 236197 snowshoe caches in washington http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236138
So yeah, anyone got some fun winter caches for up in the mountains. Snoqualmie is the closest to us, but we might be into longer adventures as well. We may try and do a winter only cache hide if we can get out and about enough this winter and have fun with it.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:43:26 -0800 236138 Another fall, in Spokane http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236100
http://www.kxly.com/news/21632442/detail.html & http://www.khq.com/Global/story.asp?S=11516698

SPOKANE VALLEY -- A local man out hiking with his wife in the Dishman Hills Natural Area is dead after he fell from a 100-foot cliff early Monday afternoon.

Around 1 p.m, the 56-year-old man was out geocaching with his wife in the Dishman Hills Natural Area. The couple were out hiking on top of a hill near the water tower when the man slipped and fell off a 100-foot cliff.

The man died of his injuries at the scene.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:24:16 -0800 236100 well looking some thing geocaching related http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236036 I can't seem to find a girlfriend that is into the same hobby


I have looked for geocaching dating sites and like meet up groups, i can't seem to find any where to
find a geo-girlfriend or geo-bunny or maybe a geo-date. laughing.gif

So, forum, got any ideas


Tacoma Wa]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:21:36 -0800 236036 School Project - Need a TB in Alaska http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235812 If you can help us out by giving us a mailing address, my students would greatly appreciate it. If you want us to drop a TB in Pennsylvania, let us know.
Thank you!
clockdoc52/Larry]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:07:12 -0800 235812 Carpooling http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235804 ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:42:37 -0800 235804 Heading up to WSU in Pullman http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235765
ScubaSonic]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:34:06 -0800 235765 <![CDATA[AT&T Garmin NuviFone?]]> http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235758 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:34:17 -0800 235758 Splinterheads - Portland OR release! http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235720 Hey guys... who's been paying attention to the Splinterheads news? Did anyone make it to the event at the cheerful Tortoise? More importantly, don't for the release date for the movie is coming up!

Atlantic Pictures is proud to announce The Theatrical Release of SPLINTERHEADS - Written and directed by Brant Sersen Opening in Portland’s Regal Fox Tower, PORTLAND, OR:
November 13 through November 19, 2009


just wondering how many of you will be checking out MY movie tongue.gif


Many Many thanks to the awesome folks at Groundspeak for letting me come here and tell you guys about this!]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:31:18 -0800 235720 Night Caches http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235579 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:17:02 -0800 235579 holiday type game? http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235572
Anyways, most forums I'm part of do a secret santa type deal each year. Someone is in charge of gathering names and addresses and then you have a certain date, yadda yadda. I'm sure most of you have seen this or been a part of one.
I was thinking it would be kind of cool for us to do it here in the northwest forums. Except instead of mailing it, we hide it somewhere within a reasonable distance to their home coords. We could keep it simple to a coin or two or something in the $10-$20 range. Maybe a cache container with everything ready to go to hide a new cache or just a couple ammo cans or a bunch of swag, etc.
Obviously it would require a little work on whoever wanted to be in charge or keeping it all straight(distances from each other and what they might want). But it could be as simple as stating how far you're willing to travel to hide a gift, retrieve a gift and whatever else when signing up.

I dunno, just thought I might throw it out there. If we get started this month on getting everyone game who wants to be involved, have the gifts placed by a certain date, think we could do it by the end of the year. We could also think of some clever name so it isn't a "christmas" game or anything.

Thoughts?]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:20:58 -0800 235572 Solo Caching http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235456
Anyone looking for someone to cache with?

I'm currently solo caching down south of Seattle.
Will travel, will hike.]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:29:35 -0800 235456 www.TotemLake.org http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235422
I will likely republish it back on Comcast but it's going to take a while to re-organize it.]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:19:38 -0800 235422 Modern treasure hunt ends with nighttime rescue http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235385 Modern treasure hunt ends with nighttime rescue


QUOTE
In a high-tech search to find buried treasure, a hiker fell as far as 30 feet while bushwacking off trail in the Gifford Lakes area Oct. 24, injuring his knee and requiring an emergency night rescue.

Fortunately, the global positioning system he was using to find the cache allowed him to tell the King County Sheriff’s search and rescue crew his exact geographic location.The hiker, 43-year-old John Murphy of Pierce County, was geocaching when the fall occurred, King County Sheriff’s deputy Richard Barton said.

Murphy was taken to Overlake Hospital in Bellevue and has since been released.


See article for more]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:03:10 -0800 235385 Splinterheads Party, downtown Portland, Nov 6! http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235362 flash mob event to celebrate the release of Splinterheads doesn't mean you can't have some fun, too!!

Check out the Cheerful Tortoise tonight for fun with fellow cachers and chances to win Splinterheads prizes!

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Anyone got coordinates for the place? my GPS is back at the trailer wink.gif]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:13:33 -0800 235362 Nuvi 500 at REI http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235353
ScubaSonic]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:59:49 -0800 235353 washignton state geocoins?!? http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235004 record collector I was drawn to geocoins rather quickly. With geocoins, I'm not quite after the rare versions or complete collections(yet), but I am into the idea of having at least one of every one ever made, lol. Being so new, I continue to see new Washington state based coins every day. Here are a few, if anyone has any more to add to this list, I'd love to keep a somewhat legit history/accounts of coins hailing from this lovely state. Minting history and numbers would be awesome too, just for the sake of having it all in one place. Even if you don't have pictures, I'd be happy to hear about them.
I'm obviously on the hunt for many of these coins, but I can't afford to drop a ton of money right now, though I wish I could because I'm not sure how often this stuff comes up via eBay or the forums. But yeah, any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Dustin

http://sites.google.com/site/washingtoncoins/geocoins]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:22:45 -0700 235004 Where to buy? http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235002
Does anyone know if there are any retailers in the Puget Sound area that have caching supplies, equipment and swag for sale. I know REI has a few items but the selection is limited.

Thanks in advance

David]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:22:28 -0700 235002 Centralia / Chehalis Cache Machine http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=234985
Yes, I know it is a little early to start thinking about this one, but I am looking at all the arrangements needed for me to attend (my work schedule is really tight.)

After attending Tri Cities II (really enjoyed it), I found navigating the hardest part. I would like to find a ride for this CCCM, as I do not know the area.]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:47:04 -0700 234985 Cruising to Alaska, looking for locals http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=234907
Of course, the events should all be simple M&G type events with no expenses, just a gathering for conversation and friendship. As well, anyone willing to place a few new caches at any of the ports, this would be GREAT!

Please post here or contact me directly through my profile, hoping we can get something set up!!]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:01:16 -0700 234907