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k12linux
WGA Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2013
Posts: 106
Location: Central, WI
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Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:14 pm |
 
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First saw geocaching in July. Was trying to think of things to do that would get me and the family out and about during the winter last week so I took a look online. Was excited to find that there were three caches just down the road from my house and over 800 within 30 miles.
We've gone out a couple times now and racked up four finds (two in near Antigo and two near Wausau) and as many "didn't find." We also learned that if a cache isn't tagged as "accessible in winter" then it might be one we should pass on in January.
We've always loved the outdoors and could use the exercise so we've really committed to being very active. Plus finding hidden treasures is serious excitement for an eight year old. We've even already signed up for the 2013 Great Cache Ba$h in West Bend.
Hope to see some of you on the trails and in West Bend. |
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sandlanders
WGA Member
Joined: 2008-01-18
Posts: 17266
Location: Adams, WI
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Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:23 pm |
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Welcome to the fun, cjaeger! Yeah, a lot of caches are harder to find when the snow levels are higher, but there are still plenty you can go for in your area. At least you don't have to worry about ticks and mosquitoes right now!  |
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Team Black-Cat
WGA Board Member
Joined: 2007-09-13
Posts: 5642
Location: Somewhere in Central WI
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Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:36 pm |
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Hello from Wausau!
There are a lot of winter accessable caches in the area, and even a lot that you might not think would be can still be found.
Welcome to the WGA! |
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CacheNoTrace
WGA Member
Joined: 2010-03-11
Posts: 2320
Location: Rothschild
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Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:01 pm |
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Hi neighbor! well sort of!
Welcome to the Caching Community! Echo what Blackcat stated, there are tons of nice winter accessable caches. Keep on having fun caching! |
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RSplash40
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Joined: 2006-12-23
Posts: 5954
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Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:03 pm |
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Hey. I might know you  need help you know how to reach me |
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k12linux
WGA Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2013
Posts: 106
Location: Central, WI
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Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:13 pm |
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Thanks everybody for the welcome.
I have been working on making a list for this weekend. There are quite a few caches marked as available in the winter, that have been found since the last good snowfall, or that look like they would probably be good.
There are certainly enough to keep us busy. |
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k12linux
WGA Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2013
Posts: 106
Location: Central, WI
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Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:19 pm |
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| Hey. I might know you need help you know how to reach me |
Sure thing. If we start running low I'll be in touch. I'm sure you know of some in the area that don't have attributes set but really are findable without digging through the snow.
Who knows though... by Saturday there might not be any snow left to hide caches. |
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Team_Sandman
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Joined: 2010-04-01
Posts: 292
Location: Green Bay
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Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:08 pm |
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Welcome |
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beccaday
WGA Board Member
Joined: 2010-09-22
Posts: 1378
Location: Waukesha
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Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:22 pm |
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Welcome! |
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Lacknothing
WGA Member
Joined: 2009-07-04
Posts: 375
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Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:07 pm |
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amita17
WGA Member
Joined: 2008-11-02
Posts: 587
Location: Menasha, WI
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Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:53 pm |
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Welcome to geocaching and the WGA! |
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Curly Girls
WGA Board Member
Joined: 2007-05-05
Posts: 418
Location: Fox Valley/Appleton area
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Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:05 pm |
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Welcome the the madness of geocaching!
Hope to meet you at an upcoming event! |
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k12linux
WGA Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2013
Posts: 106
Location: Central, WI
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Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:40 pm |
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Welcome the the madness of geocaching!
Hope to meet you at an upcoming event! |
Perhaps the LCG event this weekend?
Thanks for the welcome everybody.  |
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Mathman
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Joined: 2006-07-31
Posts: 2511
Location: Weston, WI
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Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:31 pm |
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Welcome.
I just saw this post and am late to the welcoming party as is usually the case. |
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JimandLinda
WGA President
Joined: 2008-08-14
Posts: 4434
Location: Rosendale WI
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Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:55 pm |
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