Well there was not a whole lot of encouraging response to my initial post. So I
snooped around and found a "refurbished" Garmin Colorado at a price I was
willing to pay from everyone's favorite mega online auction site. The Garmin
Colorado arrived today.
Plans are to try it out then post joint wherigo outings for those without
wherigo-enabled devices. Most likely will be weekday afternoons after work. One
local cacher did respond to the original post and has offered to let me or other
known/trusted local cachers "borrow" a Garmin Oregon. Might be interesting to
compare results.
Anyway if you are interested in wherigo or just getting the local wherigo's
"cleared" then watch for wherigo posts in this forum.

Da-ewoks and I are going to do Memories Wherigo at Lovers Point Tues the 18th at
4 PM.  Anyone who wants to join us meet us at the Swan Boat.
Fox51
Mary

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@...> wrote:
>
> Well there was not a whole lot of encouraging response to my initial post. So
I snooped around and found a "refurbished" Garmin Colorado at a price I was
willing to pay from everyone's favorite mega online auction site. The Garmin
Colorado arrived today.
> Plans are to try it out then post joint wherigo outings for those without
wherigo-enabled devices. Most likely will be weekday afternoons after work. One
local cacher did respond to the original post and has offered to let me or other
known/trusted local cachers "borrow" a Garmin Oregon. Might be interesting to
compare results.
> Anyway if you are interested in wherigo or just getting the local wherigo's
"cleared" then watch for wherigo posts in this forum.
>

I had planned to lead a "rainbow" type hike through Toro on Saturday. Apparently
it is a bit much because none of my rainbow type pals have committed to the hike
yet. Planned route includes portions of Toyon Loop, Black Mountain, Simas to
Airplane, Harper Canyon (for Ross' Basket), Ollason, a detour for an attempt on
"Its High Time", and Gilson Gap trail back to the main entrance.

If you know there is an issue with a cache along that route and want a "cache
medic" type visit then reply to this post.

I plan to check all caches along the route and will post a report after the hike
for condition of those caches.

Anyone who is feeling very energetic is also welcome to tag along for a guided
tour with a guy who has already done the SImas to Airplane once. (i.e.
guaranteed find and guaranteed not to get hopelessly lost in the brambles) By
"very energetic" I mean able to maintain a steady pace up Black Mountain trail
and still finish a dozen miles worth of geo-caching in about eight hours.

Okay I caved in and bought a Colorado 300 from everyones favorite online mega
auction site.

The Colorado did not work on the first wherigo cache which I tried. (geobot near
Seaside/Monterey city limits)

I then tried a second wherigo and that one worked. (Memories near Lovers Point
in Pacific Grove)

Then decided to turn loose of some additional cash and purchased a Nuvi 550
which has the wherigo functionality. It worked on the wherigo cache which i
tried unsuccessfully with the Colorado.

Since then I have downloaded and applied updates to the Colorado - as suggested
by our local wheri-guru. I have not yet tested the updated Colorado on that
first wherigo.

At this time I am prepared to accompany anyone who wishes to try "geobot" or
"Memories". Best time for me is after work on weekdays. Could probably make it
for a 5:30 start time.

I am planning to try another wherigo this afternoon. If that goes well then I
will add a third wherigo to the list. If anyone wishes to tag along today then I
need to know before 1630 - which I realize is extremely short notice.

Anyway if you want to get the wherigo icon and/or see what wherigo looks like on
the Colorado 300 or Nuvi 550 then reply to this post.

Going to go and see if "geobot" will complete with updated "firmware" in the
Colorado 300. Anyone who wishes to get this cache should meet at the starting
point by 6 p.m. Yes, I know this is extremely short notice.

P.S. That is in forty minutes. Also, you are guauranteed to complete the wherigo
regardless of whether or not it works on the Colorado because I will also have a
Nuvi 550 with me and geobot is known to work with that GPSr.

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@...> wrote:
>
> Going to go and see if "geobot" will complete with updated "firmware" in the
Colorado 300. Anyone who wishes to get this cache should meet at the starting
point by 6 p.m. Yes, I know this is extremely short notice.
>

Mission accomplished. Geobot completes on the Colorado 300 with updated
"firmware". Thanks to touchstone for suggesting that easy fix. Added bonus -
da_ewoks borrowed my Nuvi 550 and gets one more smiley face for completing
geobot. If you know someone who is interested in getting the wherigo's without
getting the hardware but is not on this list then you might suggest that they
join. I'm free most weekdays after work...

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@...> wrote:
>
> P.S. That is in forty minutes. Also, you are guaranteed to complete the
wherigo regardless of whether or not it works on the Colorado because I will
also have a Nuvi 550 with me and geobot is known to work with that GPSr.
>
> --- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@> wrote:
> >
> > Going to go and see if "geobot" will complete with updated "firmware" in the
Colorado 300. Anyone who wishes to get this cache should meet at the starting
point by 6 p.m. Yes, I know this is extremely short notice.
> >
>

Okay, the actual wherigo doesn't sound like much exercise. But getting there
will give me an excuse to burn off some of the excess pizza calories which I ate
this week. I will take multiple wherigo-enabled devices - and as usual anyone
who wishes to try wherigo or get some wherigo cache icons without investing in
special hardware is welcome to tag along. Game plan is to arrive at Syzygy
(GC27WJ9) by 5:30 p.m.

Also, thinking of Treasure Island III (GC18CR7) on Sunday afternoon around 5
p.m. Paddle boats are $20 for an hour - closes at 6:30 p.m. Up to 3 adults may
ride a paddle boat.

Please reply to this post if interested in joining the fun for one or both of
these cache outings.

Just got back from my trip to Geowoodstock yesterday evening. Mondo logging to
do!

Now planning the evenings for this week and then the weekend.

I want to try the Sea of Cortez (wherigo) one evening this week - anyone who
wishes to tag along please respond to this post. Can be any evening other than
Wednesday. Time could be flexible from about 5pm until dark.

I am supposed to go on a hike at Wilder Ranch on Saturday - roughly 11am - 4pm.
I am thinking of trying Pacific Mall Garden Bingo (wherigo) and/or The Western
Canon (two consecutive wherigo cartridges) while I am in the area. Could be
early or after the hike. Anyone wishing to tag along please respond to this
post.

I have extra wherigo-enabled GPSr - to share - and to improve the odds of the
program working on at least one device.

We don't really have a fearless leader in this group, but feel free to introduce
yourselves and ask questions here. I am one of 3 moderators who were assigned
just before the creator of this group left us.

My geocaching name is "Ynots4" and I live in Santa Cruz.  My largest involvement
in CCGCA right now is ownership of a virtual geocache in Castroville. Stop by
sometime if you haven't already. (GCHK3T)

Have fun and happy trails!

Chickasaw of ynots4

greetings!  my name is ramona and i am one of four that makes up team
schnookies.  we've just moved back to monterey from north carolina and we're up
and running in the area!  we're actually back to our roots...it was in monterey,
oh so many years ago, that we discovered and took up geocaching.  looking
forward to many more to come!  and i am particularly interested in finding
someone who can introduce me to "whereigo"  i apparently don't have a proper
device but i'd LOVE to hang with someone and find some of those!

see you around!

ramona

Welcome back Ramona!

I should point out that in order to play Wherigo Cartridges, you are no longer
necessarily bound by the wrist and ankles to Garmin.  There are now both Android
and iPhone versions of the Player available.

WhereYouGo for Android:

http://www.androidpit.com/en/android/market/apps/app/menion.android.whereyougo/W\
hereYouGo

PiGo for iPhone:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pigo/id385035547?mt=8

I tested the iPhone app on the Geobot Cartridge at Laguna Grande Park, and it
worked without a problem.  I haven't had a chance to test it on Sea of Cortez
down on Cannery Row yet, but I suspect it would probably work fine.

Good luck!
Mike
aka Touchstone

Anyone wishing to make a joint effort on one or more of the local night caches -
Night Hike in the Haunted Forest, The one in the Half-life series, and/or the
New night cache in Carmel - kindly respond to this email before dark.

Can you give the GC code number or the complete cache name for these three? It
might be helpful for those trying to decide if they want to make the attempt or
not. Thanks!

GC2036H A Night Hike In The Haunted Forest
GC1HQD0 Half Life Series: Ununtrium
GC2H578 ~Flanders Haunted Mansion @ Night~

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@...> wrote:
>
> Anyone wishing to make a joint effort on one or more of the local night caches
- Night Hike in the Haunted Forest, The one in the Half-life series, and/or the
New night cache in Carmel - kindly respond to this email before dark.
>

Mark might be interested, especially the one in Carmel.  We've been out of the
loop, but need to get back in it!

Do you know what time you are thinking of going, and what are the GC numbers for
the cache?

What

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@...> wrote:
>
> Anyone wishing to make a joint effort on one or more of the local night caches
- Night Hike in the Haunted Forest, The one in the Half-life series, and/or the
New night cache in Carmel - kindly respond to this email before dark.
>

Done.

Ticks may be a problem near the cache in Marina. Precautions include long pants
tucked into socks, shirt tucked in, (thwarts instinct to go upward on the host),
mosquito repellant applied around neckline and sleeves, etc. Remove and wash
then hot dry all clothing after the hike. This will kill any undetected
hitchhikers before they transfer to pets or children. Not to scare anyone off -
modest precautions will prevent bites.

Also be advised that indigent persons camp near the Monterey cache.

I am assuming a group effort on any of these caches raises probability of
success and is safer than solo efforts.

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, Susan A Cochran <susie@...> wrote:
>
> Can you give the GC code number or the complete cache name for these three? It
might be helpful for those trying to decide if they want to make the attempt or
not. Thanks!
>

Timing is flexible. It is dark by 1830. So any time after that. I hope to score
one smiley face and sign a log before midnight - thus extending my "streak" by
one more day.

Also feel free to contact anyone else who might be interested but who has not
subscribed to this list!

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "Stacey" <Wavesprite@...> wrote:
>
> Mark might be interested, especially the one in Carmel.  We've been out of the
loop, but need to get back in it!
>
> Do you know what time you are thinking of going, and what are the GC numbers
for the cache?
>
> What
>
> --- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@> wrote:
> >
> > Anyone wishing to make a joint effort on one or more of the local night
caches - Night Hike in the Haunted Forest, The one in the Half-life series,
and/or the New night cache in Carmel - kindly respond to this email before dark.
> >
>

 

Timing is flexible. It is dark by 1830. So any time after that. I hope to score one smiley face and sign a log before midnight - thus extending my "streak" by one more day.

Also feel free to contact anyone else who might be interested but who has not subscribed to this list!

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "Stacey" <Wavesprite@...> wrote:
>
> Mark might be interested, especially the one in Carmel. We've been out of the loop, but need to get back in it!
>
> Do you know what time you are thinking of going, and what are the GC numbers for the cache?
>
> What
>
> --- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@> wrote:
> >
> > Anyone wishing to make a joint effort on one or more of the local night caches - Night Hike in the Haunted Forest, The one in the Half-life series, and/or the New night cache in Carmel - kindly respond to this email before dark.
> >
>

In case anyone was wondering, ca(lifornia)_bicycler is rainbow_guyz on
geocaching.com

The Giants themed cache across the road from the start of the Haunted Mansion
cache is designed to be found night or day - anyone who hasn't done that one may
want to add it to their list.

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@...> wrote:
>
> GC2036H A Night Hike In The Haunted Forest
> GC1HQD0 Half Life Series: Ununtrium
> GC2H578 ~Flanders Haunted Mansion @ Night~
>
> --- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@> wrote:
> >
> > Anyone wishing to make a joint effort on one or more of the local night
caches - Night Hike in the Haunted Forest, The one in the Half-life series,
and/or the New night cache in Carmel - kindly respond to this email before dark.
> >
>

Mark is up for it.  He might just go to Flanders (since we live in Carmel) but I
bet he'll be up for all three.  Let me know what time and where to meet and he
(or both of us) will be there.

Stacey
aka Wavesprite
AKA Team Teague

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "Shawn and Rachele Enokawa" <da_ewoks@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all!
>
> I've done all the night caches and would recommend doing Flanders Haunted
Mansion first, Half-life:Ununtrium second, and Haunted Forest last. I could come
along if you wish for help in keeping everyone on the right path. I'll keep
following the posts.
>
> Happy caching~
>
> Rachele
> da_ewoks
>
>
> From: ca_bicycler
> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 12:06 PM
> To: ccgca@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CCGC] Re: NIGHT CACHING 12NOV2010 DETAILS
>
>
>
> In case anyone was wondering, ca(lifornia)_bicycler is rainbow_guyz on
geocaching.com
>
> The Giants themed cache across the road from the start of the Haunted Mansion
cache is designed to be found night or day - anyone who hasn't done that one may
want to add it to their list.
>
> --- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@> wrote:
> >
> > GC2036H A Night Hike In The Haunted Forest
> > GC1HQD0 Half Life Series: Ununtrium
> > GC2H578 ~Flanders Haunted Mansion @ Night~
> >
> > --- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Anyone wishing to make a joint effort on one or more of the local night
caches - Night Hike in the Haunted Forest, The one in the Half-life series,
and/or the New night cache in Carmel - kindly respond to this email before dark.
> > >
> >
>

Based on responses thus far, lets plan to
meet at 1900 (7pm) at the Carmel Mission Parking lot.
For the Flanders Haunted Mansion cache.
Depending on how that goes could try other caches afterward.
We'll keep da_ewoks on standby for phone-a-friend - of course anyone including
previous finders who wish to tag a long are more than welcome to do so.

 

Based on responses thus far, lets plan to
meet at 1900 (7pm) at the Carmel Mission Parking lot.
For the Flanders Haunted Mansion cache.
Depending on how that goes could try other caches afterward.
We'll keep da_ewoks on standby for phone-a-friend - of course anyone including previous finders who wish to tag a long are more than welcome to do so.

Leaving Monterey now. Look for Yellow Pontiac Solstice....

--- In ccgca@yahoogroups.com, Stacey Teague <Wavesprite@...> wrote:
>
> Mark will be there.  He drives a dark Honda pilot.  If my mom will watch the
kids, I will be there too!
>
> Stacey
>
> On Nov 12, 2010, at 4:32 PM, "ca_bicycler" <ca_bicycler@...> wrote:
>
> > Based on responses thus far, lets plan to
> > meet at 1900 (7pm) at the Carmel Mission Parking lot.
> > For the Flanders Haunted Mansion cache.
> > Depending on how that goes could try other caches afterward.
> > We'll keep da_ewoks on standby for phone-a-friend - of course anyone
including previous finders who wish to tag a long are more than welcome to do
so.
> >
> >
>

argh!  i've not been getting my messages from this group!  i would have SO been
on that night cache in november...guess i gotta look online more
now....anyhoo...i've attempted two whereigo's with hotshoe...the first was a bit
of a bomb...her gps picked up all the zones without us moving! lol...but then we
tried sea of cortez and was successful except apparently the final is missing! 
ugh!  so...i now see how it's done but she had a garmin and i'm using my
iphone...finally figured out how to get it to read me on the planet but i'm
still not quite jiggy with it...i saw that someone is successfully whereigoing
with the iphone...i'd LOVE to tag with you!!!  other than that i'm up for any
and all geobuddies to join for anything...i'm actually wanting to start the toro
park gazillion or so...anyone else not done that over there!?!?  join me???  :)