We've not passed on our congrats for Jerose!  We've had several
occasions to cache with Jerry and Rosemary and we think they're a
great addition to the Central Texas geocaching family!  (No, they
didn't have to find 500 to get this inclusion LOL!) We're excited
about their enthusiasm for this great activity!

Way to go, Jerose!

Audra and Matthew
semik and mda_taz

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Barb Jernigan
<gumbietygress@...> wrote:
>
> =applause!!!=
>
>
> On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:07:04 -0500 "Deafdillos" <deafdillos@...>
> writes:
> Jerry and Rosemary of Jerose passed 500 last weekend with us in
Mineral
> Wells for Texas Challenge! Right now they are currently at 555!
>
> Happy Trials,
> Richard and Natalie
>
>
>
> @,.-:*'``'*:-.,@,.-:*'``'*:-.,@
> A multitude of small delights constitutes happiness. - Charles
Baudelaire
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Mary Beth Booth

To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:39 AM

Subject: RE: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: Jerose passed 500!

Congratulations! You'll be at 1K before you know it. I love Jerose caches- keep hiding them.

Mary Beth

(emmy-n-sapphie)

---

From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of A Allen (SEMIK)
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 9:09 AM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: Jerose passed 500!

We've not passed on our congrats for Jerose! We've had several
occasions to cache with Jerry and Rosemary and we think they're a
great addition to the Central Texas geocaching family! (No, they
didn't have to find 500 to get this inclusion LOL!) We're excited
about their enthusiasm for this great activity!

Way to go, Jerose!

Audra and Matthew
semik and mda_taz

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Barb Jernigan
<gumbietygress@...> wrote:
>
> =applause!!!=
>
>
> On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:07:04 -0500 "Deafdillos" <deafdillos@...>
> writes:
> Jerry and Rosemary of Jerose passed 500 last weekend with us in
Mineral
> Wells for Texas Challenge! Right now they are currently at 555!
>
> Happy Trials,
> Richard and Natalie
>
>
>
> @,.-:*'``'*:-.,@,.-:*'``'*:-.,@
> A multitude of small delights constitutes happiness. - Charles
Baudelaire
>

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Hi all

I have an opportunity to apply for a grant of anything up to $10,000
to fund a community project.  There is a VERY loose remit about what
kind of projects qualify.  It has to be new and it has to provide
some kind of service to the community and or kids in that community
that is not already being met.  So no taking something old and revamping it.

One of the examples of a project from last year was setting up an
orienteering course, training local schoolkids and organising a
competition between schools at the end.

It struck me that I can substitute geocaching for orienteering and do
something to help local schools teach the kids about GPSRs,
coordinate systems and navigation.

Ten grand could buy a whole load of yellow etrexes.

On the down side, would it run the risk of letting the "bad kids"
know what we do and risk wholesale muggling of local caches?

I need thoughts and ideas please.

Alex (Slytherin)

Not sure when it happened, but I just noticed that blew past his 1k find.

WooHoo! WTG!!

-paul
HiDude_98

Well, since the GPSrs would be in the control of the schools, I really don't see much of a problem.  Heck, we could organize a "Georgetown School Geocaching Challenge".  I think it is a pretty good idea.

Russ the waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: Alex Alexander
Sent: Mar 31, 2008 10:15 AM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Project ideas needed

Hi all

I have an opportunity to apply for a grant of anything up to $10,000
to fund a community project. There is a VERY loose remit about what
kind of projects qualify. It has to be new and it has to provide
some kind of service to the community and or kids in that community
that is not already being met. So no taking something old and revamping it.

One of the examples of a project from last year was setting up an
orienteering course, training local schoolkids and organising a
competition between schools at the end.

It struck me that I can substitute geocaching for orienteering and do
something to help local schools teach the kids about GPSRs,
coordinate systems and navigation.

Ten grand could buy a whole load of yellow etrexes.

On the down side, would it run the risk of letting the "bad kids"
know what we do and risk wholesale muggling of local caches?

I need thoughts and ideas please.

Alex (Slytherin)

Way to go!  I am real proud still of passing 1K1

Russ the waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: palbers@...
Sent: Mar 31, 2008 10:24 AM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] grn beret 2b finds 1000th cache

Not sure when it happened, but I just noticed that blew past his 1k find.

WooHoo! WTG!!

-paul
HiDude_98

to all the milestoners!  Glad to see so many folks out there having a
great time.  Hope to rejoin you all soon!

Awesome!!!!

On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 9:24:09 -0600 <palbers@...> writes:
> Not sure when it happened, but I just noticed that blew past his 1k
> find.
>
> WooHoo! WTG!!
>
> -paul
> HiDude_98
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>


@,.-:*'``'*:-.,@,.-:*'``'*:-.,@
A multitude of small delights constitutes happiness. - Charles Baudelaire

I just saw this too:

Botanical Gardens (GC91E4)

March 26 by KangaDrew (2014 found)

Woo! Hoo! 2000th Find. This wasn't a huge challenge, but it sure is a memorable
place to make my 2000th find.

----

WooHoo indeed! WTG!!

-paul
HiDude_98

Go, go, Drew!!!!

On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:29:56 -0600 <palbers@...> writes:
> I just saw this too:
>
> Botanical Gardens (GC91E4)
>
> March 26 by KangaDrew (2014 found)
>
> Woo! Hoo! 2000th Find. This wasn't a huge challenge, but it sure is
> a memorable place to make my 2000th find.
>
> ----
>
> WooHoo indeed! WTG!!
>
> -paul
> HiDude_98
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>


@,.-:*'``'*:-.,@,.-:*'``'*:-.,@
A multitude of small delights constitutes happiness. - Charles Baudelaire

We never doubted you, man!  WTG, Drew! Can't wait to be involved in
whatever milestone you set for yourself next!

Audra and Matthew
semik and mda_taz

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Barb Jernigan
<gumbietygress@...> wrote:
>
> Go, go, Drew!!!!
>
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:29:56 -0600 <palbers@...> writes:
> > I just saw this too:
> >
> > Botanical Gardens (GC91E4)
> >
> > March 26 by KangaDrew (2014 found)
> >
> > Woo! Hoo! 2000th Find. This wasn't a huge challenge, but it sure
is
> > a memorable place to make my 2000th find.
> >
> > ----
> >
> > WooHoo indeed! WTG!!
> >
> > -paul
> > HiDude_98
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> @,.-:*'``'*:-.,@,.-:*'``'*:-.,@
> A multitude of small delights constitutes happiness. - Charles
Baudelaire
>

Hey, he's *quick* like that!!  Congrats, Nathaniel! WooHoo 1K!!!
It *has* to feel great!

Audra and Matthew
semik and mda_taz

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, <palbers@...> wrote:
>
> Not sure when it happened, but I just noticed that blew past his 1k
find.
>
> WooHoo! WTG!!
>
> -paul
> HiDude_98
>

Hi all

I have an opportunity to apply for a grant of anything up to $10,000
to fund a community project. There is a VERY loose remit about what
kind of projects qualify. It has to be new and it has to provide
some kind of service to the community and or kids in that community
that is not already being met. So no taking something old and revamping it.

One of the examples of a project from last year was setting up an
orienteering course, training local schoolkids and organising a
competition between schools at the end.

It struck me that I can substitute geocaching for orienteering and do
something to help local schools teach the kids about GPSRs,
coordinate systems and navigation.

Ten grand could buy a whole load of yellow etrexes.

On the down side, would it run the risk of letting the "bad kids"
know what we do and risk wholesale muggling of local caches?

I need thoughts and ideas please.

Alex (Slytherin)

Way to go, Drew!

Russ the waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: Barb Jernigan
Sent: Mar 31, 2008 12:34 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] KangaDrew finds #2000

Go, go, Drew!!!!

On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:29:56 -0600 <palbers@austin.rr.com> writes:
> I just saw this too:
>
> Botanical Gardens (GC91E4)
>
> March 26 by KangaDrew (2014 found)
>
> Woo! Hoo! 2000th Find. This wasn't a huge challenge, but it sure is
> a memorable place to make my 2000th find.
>
> ----
>
> WooHoo indeed! WTG!!
>
> -paul
> HiDude_98
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>


@,.-:*'``'*:-.,@,.-:*'``'*:-.,@
A multitude of small delights constitutes happiness. - Charles Baudelaire

----- Original Message -----

From: Alex Alexander

To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 10:15 AM

Subject: [SPAM][CentralTexasGeocachers] Project ideas needed

Hi all

I have an opportunity to apply for a grant of anything up to $10,000
to fund a community project. There is a VERY loose remit about what
kind of projects qualify. It has to be new and it has to provide
some kind of service to the community and or kids in that community
that is not already being met. So no taking something old and revamping it.

One of the examples of a project from last year was setting up an
orienteering course, training local schoolkids and organising a
competition between schools at the end.

It struck me that I can substitute geocaching for orienteering and do
something to help local schools teach the kids about GPSRs,
coordinate systems and navigation.

Ten grand could buy a whole load of yellow etrexes.

On the down side, would it run the risk of letting the "bad kids"
know what we do and risk wholesale muggling of local caches?

I need thoughts and ideas please.

Alex (Slytherin)

Hi Alex -
 
You know, the Girl Scouts are looking for about 24 GPS units so that they can be checked out by troops for geocaching activities.  Perhaps you could purchase the units and create a clinic to teach geocaching to Council staff, or maybe leaders, how to use the units, then they could work with the girls?  You know, a "train the trainer" kind of thing?  You could probably even do it at the Georgetown Scout House.  If there is one thing any GS worth her salt WON'T do, it's muggle a geocache, should she recognize it for what it is.  I'm going to introduce my Brownies to geocaching next weekend with a nature hike that ends at "Bedrock" in Old Settlers. It's a shame I only have one GPS unit - they'll be fighting over who gets to carry it.
 
Just a thought -
 
Heather
Ronin's Gal
 

----- Original Message -----

From: Alex Alexander

To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 10:15 AM

Subject: [SPAM][CentralTexasGeocachers] Project ideas needed

Hi all

I have an opportunity to apply for a grant of anything up to $10,000

to fund a community project. There is a VERY loose remit about what

kind of projects qualify. It has to be new and it has to provide

some kind of service to the community and or kids in that community

that is not already being met. So no taking something old and revamping it.

One of the examples of a project from last year was setting up an

orienteering course, training local schoolkids and organising a

competition between schools at the end.

It struck me that I can substitute geocaching for orienteering and do

something to help local schools teach the kids about GPSRs,

coordinate systems and navigation.

Ten grand could buy a whole load of yellow etrexes.

On the down side, would it run the risk of letting the "bad kids"

know what we do and risk wholesale muggling of local caches?

I need thoughts and ideas please.

Alex (Slytherin)

There have been several discussions on the main Geocaching forums on
geocaching in education, and there are several people there who could
guide you on setting up a curriculum.  Tom, in Iowa, is one of them.
(I can't remember his full user name... sorry.)

There have been complaints that when teachers have used "real"
geocaches to teach the students, many of those have been vandalized
or muggled later.  The best ideas seem to use the idea of introducing
geocaching using caches placed just for that purpose, without giving
the students coordinates of local caches.  Of course, there will
always be people (young or old) who think it is cool to take
something that isn't theirs.  I remember Snoogans posting about a
former "friend" (who was also a teacher, I believe?) that, when told
about geocaching, thought it would be fun to take the geocache, and
then watch all the posts from the people who couldn't find it!

You get immature thoughts and reactions from all age groups,
unfortunately.

Georgetown Parks and Recreation is also aware of geocaching... we
helped teach a course (through TPWD Outdoor Family program) here in
Georgetown last fall.  They might have further suggestions or
requests, also.  They also have a great Outdoor Camp/Activity for
older teens for the summer, with fun trips.  They've gone rock-
climbing, canoeing, camping, and I don't know what all.  Much more
than the typical summer camp!

Alex, checkout http://www.educaching.com/

It may have information you could use.  They even give ideas on grant
writing!  Also, check out the geocaching in Education forum.  There
is a lot of information there.  Iowa Tom is one you could contact for
more ideas and information, also.

Malia

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Alex Alexander
<alex@...> wrote:
>
> Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, school kids.....  they are all as
eligible
> as anyone from what I understand.  There seems to no limitation
that
> all the money has to be spent on equipment either.  Training can
> certainly be part of the package.
>
> I'm trying to find out at the moment what geographical area I have
> available to shoot at.  Certainly I know I can not do anything in
> Austin, they have their own 10 grand that they can apply for.
>
> We need to talk !!!!
>
> alex.
>
> At 12:39 PM 3/31/2008, you wrote:
> >Hi Alex -
> >
> >You know, the Girl Scouts are looking for about 24 GPS units so
that
> >they can be checked out by troops for geocaching
> >activities.  Perhaps you could purchase the units and create a
> >clinic to teach geocaching to Council staff, or maybe leaders, how
> >to use the units, then they could work with the girls?  You know,
a
> >"train the trainer" kind of thing?  You could probably even do it
at
> >the Georgetown Scout House.  If there is one thing any GS worth
her
> >salt WON'T do, it's muggle a geocache, should she recognize it for
> >what it is.  I'm going to introduce my Brownies to geocaching next
> >weekend with a nature hike that ends at "Bedrock" in Old Settlers.
> >It's a shame I only have one GPS unit - they'll be fighting over
who
> >gets to carry it.
> >
> >Just a thought -
> >
> >Heather
> >Ronin's Gal
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <mailto:alex@...>Alex Alexander
> >To:
>
><mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com>CentralTexasGeocachers
@yahoogroups.com
> >
> >Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 10:15 AM
> >Subject: [SPAM][CentralTexasGeocachers] Project ideas needed
> >
> >Hi all
> >
> >I have an opportunity to apply for a grant of anything up to
$10,000
> >to fund a community project. There is a VERY loose remit about what
> >kind of projects qualify. It has to be new and it has to provide
> >some kind of service to the community and or kids in that community
> >that is not already being met. So no taking something old and
revamping it.
> >
> >One of the examples of a project from last year was setting up an
> >orienteering course, training local schoolkids and organising a
> >competition between schools at the end.
> >
> >It struck me that I can substitute geocaching for orienteering and
do
> >something to help local schools teach the kids about GPSRs,
> >coordinate systems and navigation.
> >
> >Ten grand could buy a whole load of yellow etrexes.
> >
> >On the down side, would it run the risk of letting the "bad kids"
> >know what we do and risk wholesale muggling of local caches?
> >
> >I need thoughts and ideas please.
> >
> >Alex (Slytherin)
> >
> >
>

Not sure when it happened, but I just noticed that blew past his 1k find.

WooHoo! WTG!!

-paul
HiDude_98

I just saw this too:

Botanical Gardens (GC91E4)

March 26 by KangaDrew (2014 found)

Woo! Hoo! 2000th Find. This wasn't a huge challenge, but it sure is a memorable place to make my 2000th find.

----

WooHoo indeed! WTG!!

-paul
HiDude_98