HeadHardHat's Geocaching Vlog: 31 Days of Geocaching - Day 08

Published on Aug 8, 2013

In today's Geocaching Vlog, HeadHardHat goes after a much more difficult geocache hide than it's 1/1 description states and then before almost getting stung by a curious hornet HHH teams up with wife Amy to see what type of geocache she can find before dinner.

Do they make their finds or go down in flames? Find out in this episode of the 31 days of geocaching.

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HeadHardHat's Geocaching Vlog: 31 Days of Geocaching - Day 07

 

Published on Aug 7, 2013

In today's geocaching Vlog HeadHardHat hits a bit of a roadblock only 95 feet from an ammo box hide. What could it be and does he get the log book signed and out alive? Next watch wife Amy go for one of her first grate hides. What does she pull up from the depths? Check it out as both of these geocachers goes for all 31 of the 31 Days of Geocaching Souvenirs. Today, day 07.

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Show Notes for Episode 028 - Outdoors Geocaching Clothing and Equipment Wishlist

Show Notes for Episode 028 of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast:
GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Episode 028 - Outdoors Geocaching Clothing and Equipment Wishlist

Think of tonight’s episode as if you were sitting in your comfy chair at home and paging through one of your favorite outdoors magazines. Like most people something catches your eye and you wonder if it is an item that you really want or better yet really need so you evaluate your options of which to sometime soon purchase or maybe just put on your wish list for the holidays. This is the goal for tonight as we thumb through HeadHardHat and Debaere’s Outdoors Geocaching Clothing and Equipment Catalog..  Now keep in mind that some of the items we are going to discuss is definitely on the pricey side but then again that is what wish lists are for. After the show we will be displaying all the information discussed including prices and links to where you can get more information on HeadHardHat’s Obsessed Blog. Feel free to continue your perusing to your hearts content.

Special note - HHH randomly chose these items from several outlets and the items selected are based on the 4.5 or 5 star ratings provided at the time. No preference to a particular store chain was done intentionally.

Outdoors Geocaching Clothing

Rainwear

• REI Rainwall Rain Jacket - Men's and Women’s $79.93 - $119.00 Link
• The lightweight men's REI Rainwall rain jacket offers full-featured, waterproof, breathable protection. Keep it in your pack, your car or on your bike for sudden changes in the weather.

Hats

• buy a tilley - all else is folly. Link
• Insured against loss. replaced for free if it ever wears out.  Floats, ties on, repels rain, blocks UV rays, won’t shrink. Handcrafted with british hardware and Canadian Persnicketiness. Fold it up, stick in pocket for days, open, looks good as new.  
• Tru-Spec - Boonie - Army Surplus Store $12.00 - $20.00 Link
• HHH’s favorite type of geocaching hat
• Dorfman Pacific All-Season Crushable Hat  $44.00 Link
• Indiana Jones Hat

Gloves

• Manzella Sprint Touch Tip Gloves $22.00 Link
• A great weight for cool-weather running, the Manzella Sprint Touch Tip™ gloves not only keep your hands warm, they also let you operate your touch-screen electronics.

Shirts

• REI Midweight Polartec Power Dry Crew Shirt - Men's and Woman’s $26.93 Link
• Built for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing or Nordic skiing, the men's REI Midweight Polartec® Power Dry® crew offers the perfect mix of warmth and comfort.

Vests

• Nathan VaporWrap Hydration Vest $175.00 Link
• Stay hydrated while logging miles on the trail. The Nathan VaporWrap Hydration vest offers a sculpted fit for all-day, chafe-free comfort and performance.
• 64 Fl Oz  Bladder and  400 cubic inches storage space
• Simms® Headwaters Mesh Vest $99.95 Link
• A lightweight mesh vest that is heavy on features, this is one fishing tool that you won't want to leave home without. Two built-in retractors and 19 pockets provide ample room for all your fishing gear without adding excess bulk. Polyester mesh vest has nylon pockets with a durable water-repellent finish.

Coats/Pants

• Cabela's Three-Season Jacket – Regular $49.99 Link

• Outstanding weather protection starts with a lightweight, water-repellent

• Burton Fly Insulated Pants - Women $104.83 - $105.83 Link
• Down the mountain or down the pipe, the Burton Fly insulated women's pants will keep you shredding long after your friends are hiding in the lodge.polyester Taslan® shell. The plush fleece lining adds warmth when the days get a little colder. Nylon-lined sleeves for easy on and off. Zippered handwarmer pockets. Adjustable elastic cuffs and an elastic-banded bottom. Embroidered Cabela's logo on the chest.

Boots

• Merrell Moab Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - Men's $120 Link
• Merrell Moab Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots - The men's Merrell Moab Mid waterproof light hikers work hard on all your warm- and wet-weather active endeavors.
• Cabela's Ultralight 2 Lug Wading Boots $69.99 Link

• Upgraded Ultralight wa­ding boots with high-grade components to make them more versatile and more durable than ever. The nylon/synthetic upper is built on a top-notch last with a base that accommodates a wide variety of foot widths. Molded EVA midsole increases cushioning and support. Rugged upper sports the added scuff and abrasion resistance of our Wade Guard™ on the toes and heels. Double and triple stitching in high-stress areas reinforces durability. Includes 28 hardened steel cleats for extra traction on slippery rocks.

Outdoors Geocaching Equipment

Packs

• William Joseph Confluence Chest Pack $149.99 Link

• Packed with comfort-enhancing technology and cargo-friendly features. Carry and manage more gear with air-track suspension, adjustable shoulder straps and dual fold-down workstations. Features 10 pockets.

Water Bearing Packs

• CamelBak® Rogue™ Hydration Pack $68.00 Link

• Lightweight build, ergonomic design and sturdy fabrication make this hydration pack ideal for trips on the road or trail. The air channel back panel and breathable mesh harness provide ventilated comfort. The Antidote™ reservoir offers ready access to your water. Includes space to carry a multitool, pump, spare tube, phone, wallet and keys.
• 60 Oz. Bladder

Shelters

• Catoma Adventure Shelters® Phoenix Two-Person Tent $194.99 LINK

• Sleeps two people
• Integrated pole system eliminates lost poles and tears during setup
• All seams are sealed for waterproof protection
• Can be used for firefighting duty or camping
• Intended for use by firefighting crews, this classic X-frame tent has enough room to comfortably fit two people whether you’re fighting fires or camping. The Speedome frame system completes setup in a matter of seconds, thanks to the series of hinges and knuckles in the poles that make this quick setup possible – no more kinks, holes in the pole sleeves or lost poles because these poles are actually part of the tough 70-denier polyester taffeta tent. The floor, walls and all seams are sealed with heavy-duty tape for waterproof protection. A storage pocket can hold flashlights, headlamps, or radios and more. Meets CPAI-84 fire-retardant regulations. Includes reversible waterproof rainfly.

• Coghlan's Tube Tent $8.00 LINK
• sets up in just minutes, providing an emergency shelter for two people.

• No tent poles needed—just string the provided cord between two trees
• Durable 2.5mm polyethylene Tube Tent can also be used as a ground sheet or tarp
• Blaze orange color makes the tent visible from a distance
• Includes cord and instructions
• HHH - Reviews state - One Time Use but a godsend in times that you really need shelter.

Sleeping Bags

• Big Agnes Dream Island +15 Sleeping Bag - Double $219.95 Link
• Temperature Rating of 15 degrees Fahrenheit

HeadLamps

• Black Diamond Storm Headlamp $49.95 Link
• The waterproof Black Diamond Storm headlamp is built to withstand the worst weather, because the last thing you need when caught in a storm is for your headlamp to die.

Flashlights

• Fenix TK75 Rechargeable Flashlight  $249.95 Link
• The Fenix TK75 rechargeable flashlight has a searing 2,600-lumen beam to turn night into day when you're searching for a trail or navigating your way through a dark cave.
• 3 Cree XM-L (U2) LEDs^? each have their own reflector to throw a stunning white beam more than 600m (1,969 ft.)

Leathermans

• Leatherman Charge Titanium TTi Multitool $144.95 Link
• The Leatherman Charge Titanium TTi multitool combines 2 winning multi-tools, the Charge AL and ALX, to create this jam-packed tool that's easy and comfortable to use.
• Lightweight titanium handles protect the blades and are sculpted for comfort to handle the toughest of jobs
• Made from 100% stainless steel to provide years of dependable service; each implement is heat-treated to optimal hardness for its function

Trekking Poles

• Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles - Pair $109.95 Link
• The Black Diamond Ergo Cork trekking poles help keep you going in every season with mountain goat sure-footedness and ease of use.

Solar Chargers

• Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit Solar Charger $120.00  Link
• The Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit Solar Charger powers up iPad®s and other tablet computers, cell phones, GPS and rechargeable batteries anywhere you go—just add sunlight!
• Portable Nomad 7M solar panel fits easily on a backpack for on-the-go charging
• Guide 10 Plus power pack charges 4 AA batteries using a computer or the sun with 2.5 watts USB output to run the built-in flashlight or charge your USB-compatible devices

Compasses

• TrailPilot 2 Carabiner Compas with Digital thermometer Link
• This unique liquid filled analog map compass from High Gear can stay clipped virtually anywhere for easy access. The digital thermometer offers a user selectable display of either F or C degrees and a working range of -4 F to +131 F. Each compass also features a fixed declination scale and a user serviceable battery (1 SR1120W), included.
• Dimensions: 3-1/2in x 2-1/2in x 3/8in
• Weight: 1.5 oz

Radios

• Midland HH50 Handheld NOAA Weather Alert Radio $24.99 Link

• Always know the weather situation
• Compact, portable design is perfect for backcountry use
• Automatically scans seven weather channels

Personal Locator

• NEW! Bushnell® Bear Grylls Edition G2 GPS Personal Locator  $74.99 Link
• Never get lost again with the GPS personal locator backed by legend Bear Grylls. Lightweight with an ergonomic design, the incredibly sensitive GPS uses just two buttons for navigation. Stores up to three locations. Runs off two AAA batteries (not included).
• Dimensions: 3.5"H x 3"W x .8"D.

Survival

• There are many different survival items of which you may want to consider. Everything from fire starter, water tablets, first aid to shelters and more. There are also dozens of outlets of which to choose from as well. Quite frankly there are just too many to single out but we highly recommend that you do your research and find what fits your needs before venturing too far into the wild.

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31 Days of Geocaching : Day 05

Headhardhat and wife Amy go for day five of the 31 Days of Geocaching challenge.

Headhardhat found a nice park and grab earlier I'm the day and Amy later on.

What did they find to keep the geocaching steak going and how are you doing with yours?

HeadHardHat's Geocaching Vlog: 31 Days of Geocaching - Day 03

It's Day 03 of the 31 Days of Geocaching and HeadHardHat & newly married wife Amy go for another geocache find to keep the streak going. How are you doing with your Geocaching finds so far?



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HHH and Amy -Just Married and Geocaching

Yes Headhardhat and Amy just tied the knot this morning and still had enough time to pick up their 2nd 31 Days of Geocaching find.  So yes people do geocache on their wedding day.

GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Episode 027 - Geocaching FTF Preparedness and Notifications

TONIGHT ON THE GEOSNIPPITS REBOOT PODCAST!

GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Episode 027 - Geocaching FTF Preparedness and Notifications

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GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Episode 026 - Create Your Own Geocaching Pathtag

Tonight's show — It's a night of geocaching insights as Host Andy HeadHardHat Smith goes solo for this episode only as Dave Debaere has the night off. This show is an essential for geocachers who are interested in and want to create for themselves geocaching pathtags, Those awesome little trade-able coins found as swag in geocaches, being traded at geocaching events and shown proudly in personal collections. But how do you make them? Where do they come from and how do I make my own? These questions and more are the topic for tonight.

It is an episode you do not want to miss.

Recorded LIVE at the GeoSnippits Studios in Raleigh, NC on July 18th, 2013.

If you have any comments, questions or suggestions for the show you can call our voice-mail at (919) 341-9519 or send a voice-mail for free from anywhere around the world by going to www.geosnippits.com and clicking on the Send Voicemail tab on the right side of the screen.



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GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Episode 025 - Geocaching With Your Pets with NCBiscuit

Recorded LIVE at the GeoSnippits Studios in Raleigh, NC on July 11, 2013
Tonight's show —
Wow what a really rocking great geocaching episode tonight! Dave Debaere had the night off but we had a very special guest Linda aka NCBiscuit who is actually part one of a geocaching team. Biscuit is an amazing geocaching dog who has been a four legged partner for years. Find out about NCBiscuit and some really helpful insights about geocaching with your pets.

It is an episode you do not want to miss.

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GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast Episode 024 - June Geocaching Mish Mash Episode

In last night's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast co-host Debaere and I discussed a pluthera of geocaching topics including how to handle individuals who destroy geocaches, GPSr vs. Smartphones and other great topics. It is a fun filled, geocache packed episode you will not want to miss. Check out the videocast and podcast links provided below.

Enjoy!

HHH


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Geocaching First Aid with Jamie Davis the PodMedic

In episode 023 of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast we had an amazing show unlike any other geocaching episode anywhere when it comes to discussing geocaching first aid. We had the pleasure of having as our special guest Jamie Davis aka The PodMedic and we went over some really great basic techniques geocachers should be aware of.


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The Podmedic - Jamie Davis on the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast Tomorrow

We have The PodMedic aka +Jamie Davis  on the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast to help us go over GeoCaching First Aid from the Owner of MedicCast Productions: http://mediccast.com/.

We are meeting up tomorrow, Thursday at 8:30pm EST (Pre-show starts at about 8:10) via www.geosnippits.com for the Live Feed and Chat Room. Please email gsreboot@gmail.com or voicemail your first aid questions by tonight so we can include them into the show. 

We have a fantastic GeoSnippits Cache Stash prize for this episode as well. You won't want to miss this one!!!!

See you tomorrow.

HHH

GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Episode 022 - Ye Olde Episode About Geocaching Stats

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The GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights -- A tutorial podcast about geocaching.

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Recorded LIVE at the GeoSnippits Studios in Raleigh, NC on June 13, 2013

Tonight's show — Geocaching is it all about the numbers? Well this heated debate will go on and on and this of course is totally up to you. So if you do want to know a number of different ways to work with geocaching statistics. This means there are tons of ways to use geocaching and combine those geocaching statistics for good ole fashioned bragging rights. Listen on fellow geocaching to learn about all sorts of goals, challenges and other cool ways of sharing our geocaching exploits. Listen on.

It is an episode you do not want to miss.

If you have any comments, questions or suggestions for the show you can call our voice-mail at (919) 341-9519 or send a voice-mail for free from anywhere around the world by going to www.geosnippits.com and clicking on the Send Voicemail tab on the right side of the screen.

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GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial videos have over 500,000 views from around the world and have been teaching geocachers since 2008. You can see our live show and dozens of our free archived videos at GeoSnippits.com.

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My YouTube RANT

Andy HeadHardHat Smith of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast

Should beggars be choosers?

I have a rant and I know that in "The Big Picture" of things in the YouTube world,  I am a teeny tiny fish in a really big ocean. I also know that the "service" YouTube provides is essentially free. With that being said I also provide content to YouTube and they gain advertising marketing off my shows even if it is comparatively small. So here is my gripe, let me know what you think.

On Thursday we recorded episode 021 of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast. Everything went fairly swimmingly and the show went out as a videocast as usual - well almost. Our videocast includes our Pre-show, the show itself and the post show. We have a huge audience that absolutely loves the Pre-show and watches it faithfully. Two major things happened with that broadcast. First and the most upsetting to me is only the last 31 minutes of the show was rendered and put out as the show. That means the first hour was NOT included. Luckily it catches the meat of the content that discussed having an effective elevator speech about Geocaching but to lose an entire first hour of the show? I tried, I mean I tried getting in touch with anyone at YouTube/Google to fix this and I can't get a human. I tried their digital feedback routes and have not heard a thing. Is there no way to actually make contact?  

Next a much smaller issue but not a whole lot less frustrating is how we are the beta testers to the OnAir hangouts. Every week we play the What's broken this week game, finding out usually mid show what functionality is going to hose up. This last week they added new functionality to remove the guest bar at the bottom of the hangout screen and you can either show it or not. I prefer it showing because Debaere and I make gestures and faces during the show. Even with the setting for the bar to be on it defaulted with having the bottom bar taken away. You can't tell when you are actually broadcasting so we didn't know until afterwards. Again a small thing but a series of smaller things effects a lot. Come on Guys beta test this stuff before sending it out to the masses. We rely on YouTube to get our content out and I don't think it is too much to ask to make sure this stuff works before making it go live. Being a QA engineer myself, this drives me insane.

I also really do not like the "We are so big we don't have to bother conversing with anyone",  attitude. You own the video world you can afford a decent tech support staff. Putting up a wall from everyone is not good business...

Okay, off the soapbox I'm getting more light headed than usual. Have you had issues with YouTube? What did you do to get them resolved or did they? Let me know.

-HHH

Podcacher Podcast And GeoSnippits Interviews

 All I can say is WOW! It is so great to be back in the video creation biz again. More correctly is it's so great to be back making GeoSnippits Videos again. The past few weeks have just flown by since GeoWoodstock XI and I am putting everything together in one spot when it comes to Debaere's and my fantastic meet up with Sonny and Sandy from the Podcacher Podcast. Check this out and we hope you enjoy the shows.

We start off with The Podcacher Podcast where Sonny and Sandy interview Debaere and Andy Headhardhat Smith during GeoWoodStock XI in Lakeland, FL. This is their entire show and they give great accounts both with us and the rest of their GWXI travels.  Also very cool is that they feature GeoSnippits in the title so I believe that means we now have officially "made it"  ;) , please be sure and give it a listen. You can hear it --> http://www.podcacher.com/2013/06/show-423-0-geosnippits-and-scga-store/

Next is the interview Debaere and I happily did of Sonny and Sandy. We had a blast and quiet frankly I am extremely pleased of the entire conversation with Team Podcacher. There are times with certain interviews when things feel made up or plastic. I can tell you the second all of us sat down through both interviews it was like we just sat down to play cards and just chat. Very relaxed, from the heart and you can see the expressions on their faces how much they care for each other, their family and their impact on the Geocaching community. You are not going to want to miss this GeoSnippits Geocaching Video Reboot episode. 

You can watch it in its entirety here -->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM9Lfd0eJ3s&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 Finally if you have never attended a Geocaching Mega Event and want to learn some great Geocaching insights straight from Debaere and HHH right after they attended GeoWoodstock XI. Check out their latest episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast. Episode 020: Surviving A Geocaching Mega Event Weekend. 

You can watch the videocast here --> http://youtu.be/N2Qz2-pKzZo

We hope you enjoy our meet up with the Podcacher Podcast gang and be sure to check out their podcast at www.podcacher.com and our podcasts and Geocaching videos at www.geosnippits.com.  Thank you! 

GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast : Episode 020 - Surviving A Geocaching Mega Event Weekend

Debaere and HeadHardHat survived GeoWoodstock XI and they want to pass their new knowledge and experiences to you so your next mega event will be a happy one. Below is the videocast to the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast recorded Thursday - May 30th, 2013. Even with some major technical difficulties the show is fun, educational and stocked with geocaching insights. You are not going to want to miss this one.


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On Our Way Home

Debaere and I are on our way home from GeoWoodstock 11. Attempting to find a geocache in each of the next four states.

Oh yes we did

Well that was absolutely interesting to do. Met up with some geocachers enjoying the sunshine. Took some interesting photographs. And met the geocache owner in his full glory on the way out. Definitely one of the more unique geocaching experiences that I've had in quite a while.

GeoWoodstock XI: Meeting Up With The Podcacher Gang - Sonny, Sandy and Sean

(LtoR - HHH, Sandy, Sonny, Debaere

Had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with Sonny and Sandy ( plus Sean) from the Podcacher Podcast today whilest attending the GeoWoodstock XI Mega Event. Not only did take a long awaited item off my bucket list, both Debaere and myself was able to share some of their time time during the afternoon.

We started out early in the morning just as GeoWoodstock XI when I noticed that the Podcacher gang were only a couple of booths down from Debaere and myself with our GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast booth. There was very little time for chit chat even though I had been waiting for years to finally meet Sonny and Sandy but the show mush go on and they had to scoot to the main stage area to put on a Q&A show. Then some weirdness happened. Dave and I also went down to the main stage area and found out with S&S that they did not have a microphone set up. In fact there was no PA system at all. YIKES! The compromise was a megaphone that they would have to speak loudly into with the hopes that their voices would carry. Not Good. That and the fact that the crowd did not fully know that their show was about to start. That's when yours truly stepped in and I did some crowd awareness HeadHardHat style. Next thing you know in a couple of minutes the stage area had a nice crowd and Sonny and Sandy were able to go on with their show.

After that we passed hither and yon during the day and mentioning that we needed to each do an interview with the other and that we were looking forward to it. Then 2pm came around and it was Debaere and myself's turn to take the stage. The show went well and we did some audience participation talking about different memorable aspects of geocaching. Debaere was a real champ with it being his first time up on stage like that. I was my usual Headhardhat self.

After our show had finished we all went back to work via our booths until later in the afternoon. Then both Sonny and Sandy came over to our booth and we had a really genuine nice time doing interviews with each other. You will have to take a listen on our shows to really get in the fun but we all had a great time doing them.

Then it was on to the final presentations for the day and it was time to say our good-byes. Again there are people in the media that are genuinely fun to be around and Sonny and Sandy are awesome examples of this. It takes a lot of work to promote one's show and still have time to meet up and converse with fellow podcasters. Sonny and Sandy all day were nothing but fun, professional and a pleasure to be around. I want to thank S,S and S for sharing our GeoWoodstock XI experience. It is not something I will quickly forget.

You can check out the Podcacher Podcast and all of their episodes at www.podcacher.com be sure to check them out!
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Podcacher Podcast on Stage at GeoWoodstock

Sonny and Sandy on making due with a unique microphone system at Geowoodstock XI. Live now.

GeoWoodstock XI Preregistration

Here at the GeoWoodstock 11 pre-registration. There are lots of people here. The event goes on till 8 p.m. tonight and you have lots of opportunities to purchase different geocache swag including all your own geocoins, tags and different items. It is really a lot of fun meeting everybody.

It Be Hot Down Here in Florida

I'll tell you what I am going to be very glad when the temps drop down a little bit here in Florida. It's currently about 95 and about the same in humidity. Stopped off at a fast food restaurant and bumped into a couple of geocschers from Louisiana who also are heading for GeoWoodstock 11. Tonight is the preregistration event. Should be a relaxing fun.

First Geocaches in Georgia and Florida

Found my first geocaches in Georgia and now Florida with Dave. On to GeoWoodstock 11.