Geocaching

July 14, 2003 in Family/Friends, Technology with 5 Comments

[Geocaching logo]Yesterday our family went to a Cub Scout get-together that was advertised as a treasure hunt. Much to my surprise, I found that we were going geocaching, which I first read about a couple weeks ago on Onward and Upward. The basic idea is that someone has concealed a container, and posted its latitude and longitude. Using a GPS device, you search for the container. Once you find it, you open it up, add your name to the log, take something from the container, and leave something else in the container.
There must be thousands of these around the world. We found 3 within a short distance, the last of which was originally concealed on July 1, 2001. There’s something oddly fun about it! It involves technology and nature, getting geeks outdoors. …Hear the double-ring?

First Published on July 14, 2003 in Family/Friends, Technology.
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5 Responses to “Geocaching”

  1. Jed July 15, 2003 at 2:20 pm #

    Congratulations on your entry to the truly nerdy yet wonderful world of geocaching — it’s geeky fun for the whole family!

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  2. Randall July 22, 2003 at 10:09 am #

    Geeks outdoors? Hey, I resemble that remark! (Is that double-ring inside my head?) The gang just got me one of these toys for Dad’s day and you’re right, it gets us out of the house! Not a bad thing when all the boys want to do is sit around staring at light emitting pieces of furniture and working on strengthening their thumbs! I must admit, the great outdoors is a bit greater here in Ideehoo than in “the heart of Silicon Valley!” Call or e-mail me for advice on getting your own. ;)

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  3. Jon Reid July 22, 2003 at 10:00 pm #

    Hi Randall!! Good to have you “drop by”!
    …Say, if you see a beat-up van in town with the license plate ALLELON, be sure to meet the driver. Tell him I sent you.

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  4. Randall July 23, 2003 at 7:37 am #

    Yep, we’ve seen both the van and the driver, but haven’t managed to catch him yet. We are planning on checking out their get-togethers here in the near future. We’ll keep you posted.

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  5. Birgit July 23, 2003 at 10:35 pm #

    BTW, the beat up van is a whole lot less beat up looking these days! :-)

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