Maverix's Geoblog

Aug 31, 2006

Go Basking on the Hill

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

The little critters seem to like that area alot. I was being watched by a neighbor (maybe) so I did some sightseeing (checked out the new housing tract) for a while until they lost interest and went inside. Found the cache no problem, thanks.

Pure Country

By: Two Hawks & Alaster Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Found it. Saw seven deer on my way back to the parking area. Thanks.

Got Signal?

By: Team Nazgul Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Was puzzled at first but then figured out where to look. Thanks for the cache.

Aug 30, 2006

Official Neighborhood Trailhead

By: bykenut (with help from Mystery Ink) Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Quick find, thanks. Huffed and puffed my up the hill to find another cache.

Support the Troops

By: Ruprex and his Girl Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

Huffed and puffed my way up the hill from the Heaton Moor park entrance (that also doubles as the Santa Clara Equestrian Mounted Unit's quarters) and found the cache. Took the World Travel Coin picked up a little trash, and left a wooden nickel. Thanks!

Aug 29, 2006

Gliding

By: bullit Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Micro

Found it via the "secret" trail entrance. Enjoyed the walk, thanks.

End of the road

By: mom2sage Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Just getting to the cache was a fun little adventure. Found it no problem, thanks.

Aug 28, 2006

Shady Coyotes

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

I did this one during my lunch break, it was about perfect as it took just 1 hour including the drive to and from. Thanks for the fun multi.

Aug 27, 2006

Stanton Reservoir Overlook

By: 4wheeler Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Found the cache no problem. About ticks, I haven't had any problem this weekend, but earlier in the year they were really annoying. I don't know what happened, maybe the heat wave cooked the juice out of 'em.

The Briar Patch

By: 4wheeler Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Micro

After finding one of your other caches earlier today, well, in the words of baseball great Yogi Berra, it was deja vu all over again. There is some P.O. now but it is avoidable. Enjoyed it.

Clunky Coplanar #59

By: 4wheeler Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

I am not exactly a small person, and after 2 tries I have managed to beat a pretty good path to the cache so it should be easier for those that follow. Ground is nice and dry now. **NOTE TO THOSE THAT FOLLOW: log is mushy and needs to be replaced.** Thanks for the adventure.

Oakie Hill Cache

By: clu5150 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Quick find, thanks.

I Hate Micros! Oh yea, hiking too.

By: Blue iis Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Nice cache but what's up with the cars pulling in and leaving before the shelter opens for the day? Enjoyed it.

Aug 26, 2006

Playground Madness #6

By: Mom and I.; adopted by HanSohn Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

Liked the cache, it was in the shade. Thanks!

WTC Memorial Cache

By: kbrece Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

I signed the log book and left the Austin Mini travel bug. Nice location, it was a chance to get out of the sun for a minute and rest. Thanks!

Acorn to Oak

By: Ron Streeter Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

Cache really blends in there. Took nothing an left an Arkansas geocoin. Enjoyed it.

Sam's Stash

By: Chuguy, Chugal & Sam Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

I was getting tired, glad this one wasn't at the top of a hill like so many of the others. Whew!

But I Really Gotta Go

By: Kaveh of Team Bench Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

I hiked in a loop around the homes and used this waypoint to lead me back to my car. Thanks for the cache.

Papa Cass

By: Kaveh of Team Bench Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

I was leery about finding this cache so I poked around a bid, nothing snarled, rattled or hissed, so I grabbed the cache. Thanks.

Clunky Coplanar #43

By: 4wheeler Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

Neat little spot. I have seen on of these before in Niles Canyon. Thanks for the cache.

Foothills Trail Cache

By: fan5 and Teamsquee Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Was puzzled until I looked at the right angle and spied it. Thanks.

Pain in the Grass

By: kirbycat Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Small

This was sort of a cardio workout getting to this cache. Found it easily, thanks!

Aug 22, 2006

Sprite!

By: Cat & Bird Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Delicious! Thanks for the cache.

Who Let The Dogs Out?!

By: nik Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Took the Arkansas Geocoin and left a wooden nickel. Cache was right where it was supposed to be, thanks.

Gateway Santa Teresa

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

My second try at this cache. I can guarantee the that the cache is not at the old spot, I checked that place thoroughly the other day. FTFANL (first to find at new location). Liked it, thanks!

Santa Teresa Driving Lessons

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Pretty easy find, thanks.

Hayes-y Shade of Winter

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Frontier Village huh? Been there done that! I would have never known this was the spot though, that was too long ago. Thanks for the cache.

Aug 21, 2006

Happy Halloween Hex

By: Marky & Joani Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Was puzzled for a few moments until the clues hit me (like a 4x4 over the head). Nice cache container. Quick lunchtime find, thanks!

Robin Hood's Neighborhood Trailhead

By: bykenut Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I also had more of an adventure than I bargained for. I was walking right up the center of the trail, about 1/2 hour before sunset, and heard a loud sizzing noise and froze in my tracks. A Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, about 12 feet away, was going right along the edge of the runoff canal, and it obviously didn't want me around. I turned around and got out of there! I'll be back some other time when they aren't so active.

Free St. Teresa!

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

What is up with me and wildlife today? After getting turned around by a Northern Pacific Rattlesnake at a previous cache, I decided to try for another cache before sundown. As I approached the cache I came across 2 dead mice, one of which had a hornet inside eating dinner. Really. Yuck! Stepped around it and found the cache, thanks, I guess!

Club Santa Teresa

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Was thinking about walking up but then realized I could drive. Thanks for the cache.

Aug 20, 2006

EMC 50th Anniversary Celebration #1

By: Rufusthecat Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

This was my second time here, last time I was way off in left field but this time I walked right up to it. Thanks.

Two Ps in a Pod

By: Mrs. P Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Other

This was an easy find, the cache needs a little maintentance and is easier to spot than it really should be. Anyhow, thanks, any cache I can find is a good one.

Greenhouse Effect

By: clu5150 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

This was perfect, I was having my car smogged, there was just enought time to find the cache. Thanks!

Aug 18, 2006

Golden Retriever

By: Tweety Bird and TazDevil Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

I call this an "oldy but a goody" and it even has Marwagsalot as the FTF, who doesn't seem to cache anymore. Thanks for the cache!

Aug 17, 2006

The Earth Moved Under My Feet

By: clovis2provo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

Followed the GPS arrow right up to the spot, clicked on the flashlight, and there it was. Thanks for the cache.

Aug 16, 2006

Secret Entrance: Coyote Creek Golf

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Was out driving around at dusk looking for drive-up caches. This one fit the bill, thanks!

Trail's End South - The Coyote Creek Trail

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

I had spent too much time at "Hull I Tre". But I had enough light left to find this cache. Thanks!

Aug 15, 2006

101 Excursion: Nicklaus Signature

By: cc Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Bugged out of work for a short time to drive out and find this one. Nice little break, thanks!

101 Excursion... Kirby Canyon

By: Jim and Jeanette Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

After finding the one by the golf course, jumped back in the car and drove over to this one as well. Quick find, thanks!

Aug 14, 2006

Coyote Creek Secret Entrance

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

You know I couldn't find this at night but during the day I walked right up to it. Thanks for the cache.

Fuss, Sitz, Bleib!

By: bykenut Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I had been down the trail several times before but either the club was practicing or I didn't have time. This time I parked near the gates and walked in, and found it right away. Thanks.

Aug 13, 2006

Parade of Floats

By: rowanf Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

There weren't any muggles about except a guy across the street whistling at cars to get them to come to the car wash. Hey, whatever works. Found the cache easily. Thanks.

SJC- 3 - Tale of Fox and Donner

By: nostrada, adopted fondly by Beckerbuns Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Was helping someone move downtown so wandered away for a while to find the cache. Thanks.

Aug 12, 2006

Toy Planes, Trains and Automobiles

By: PurplePeople Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Found some more time to go caching today and decided to make a run at the coastal caches. Thanks for the cache.

Cowell Ranch Beach

By: CKayaks Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Snuck by some people close by and found the cache. Just as I was about to sign the log one of them asked "Did you find the geocache?" Always good to meet other cachers out in the field. Turns out they had been looking but hadn't quite found it yet. Thanks! BTW, beach is very clean now.

Circular beach reasoning

By: Skunkerkids Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular

Found the cache right away. What is that huge building off in the distance to the south?

Whale Gate Cache

By: enfuego Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

I waited for a hornet to clear out and then went in to grab the cache. Nice location, would not have stopped by here otherwise. Thanks for the cache.

HMB Hoosegow

By: digitalfish Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

Downtown was busy today, but just passing through, I've got caches to find! Using a new GPS that seems more accurate than my old one, walked right up to this cache. Thanks!

Wilbur's Watch

By: camnpete Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

It was a nice stroll up to Wilbur's Watch with nice views all around.

I Wish Lunch Could Last Forever

By: TheSunnyOaks Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Beautiful day for caching, found it right away. Thanks!

The End of the Line

By: PurplePeople Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Found it after checking in the necessary places. What does the sign say?

Journey to the Moon

By: vaccine Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I don't know, I was expecting something else. So I wandered around for a while but my receiver kept bringing me back to this spot. Found it, thanks!

Legend of the Blue Pearls: Lost Souls

By: GeoWomyn_SF_CA Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

I was so happy to find "Beginnings" that I hoofed it up the trail to find this cache. Picked up a couple ticks because I went off trail a bit, but you know, with all the ticks I've picked up this summer I don't care any more! Just flick 'em off and keep going. Thanks for the cache.

Legend of the Blue Pearls: The Beginning

By: GeoWomyn_SF_CA Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

I was just passing through an stopped by to find this cache. Thanks, it was a clever hide.

Aug 10, 2006

Bailey's Crossing

By: STP Ron Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Just to live dangerously I parked on the bridge and walked to the cache (well I didn't see any "NO PARKING" signs). Thanks for the cache.

The Center is WHERE?

By: sammydee Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular

My second time here but I found the cache this time. Thanks!

Aug 9, 2006

B-G-J Ranch

By: Team Nazgul Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Quick find, didn't know about this park entrance. Thanks for the cache.

Once in a Blue Moon

By: Marky & Joani Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

Coordinates were right on, thanks!

Pretty Pretty Princess

By: paopaosclan Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Was a little concerned about snakes, aren't they active at night? Anyhow, the cache was right out in plain view so I didn't have to disrupt any reptiles. Thanks for the cache.

Aug 8, 2006

Fly Caching

By: kewlby Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

TeamAlamo told me that to find more caches, I should just change my route to work. So I did. Dropped off Bird Gone Wild T/B. Thanks for the cache.

Blue iis Grand 3

By: CRYSTAL ALIEN Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Quick find on the way to work. Way to go Blue IIS!

Ready 2 Hike

By: sloigo Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

Quick find, thanks for the cache.

Aug 6, 2006

You need a break

By: georgeandmary Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

A nice variation of a common theme. Thanks for the cache.

Get to the Getty Virtual!

By: LarsThorwald Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

Was in town visiting so stopped by the museum afterwards. Figured there had to be at least one cache up here so I turned on the old receiver and wasn't disappointed. Found the needed info in short order. Thanks for the cache.

"Fast Food I"

By: TeamTek Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Had never stopped by this exit before, lots of places to eat. Thanks for the cache.

Goldstar Cache

By: MightyDee Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Got to love car-caching at night. Thanks!

Sherman Oaks Lunch Break

By: Placed by Cruzin, adopted by Techylady Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Two patrol cars were parked right next to the cache, but they left right as I approached. Cache is still there, it's just very very small. Thanks!

Harris Ranch Micro

By: LarsThorwald Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Found this late so it was a little more challenging then it should have been (well I guess I'm a little night-blind). Anyhow, kept looking and eventually found the cache. Yay!

Have yourself a Getty little picnic

By: chaosmanor Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Really would have liked to have hiked up the ridge for the other 2 caches, and also would have liked to clean up this area a bit, yuck! But had to drive miles and miles, so I moved on after finding the cache.

Finally a Rest II

By: sloigo Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Quick find, thanks!

In n Out Urge III

By: sloigo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

Quick find, thanks!

Aug 5, 2006

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