mjp303's Geoblog

Nov 29, 2005

Somewhere in Los Altos Hills

By: budd-rdc Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I had to make a trip to SJC this morning, and was lured off the freeway by this cache. Perhaps it was just the time of day, but I sure felt like I was walking through somebody's backyard. I half expected to turn around and find a guy in a bathrobe sipping coffee on his deck and eyeing me suspiciously. In any event, nothing like that happened, and I found the cache after a nice little walk. The ground next to the cache was littered wi th orange peels; probably some kids playing explorer or something. Looking at the cache page after the fact, I realize that I probably walked right by a puzzle cache. Grrrr. I guess I should download those to my gpsr more often! Thanks!

Nov 26, 2005

The Five Senses: SIGHT

By: crawburr Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

We came; We SAW; we found! FUN! TFTC. mjp303

Old Oaks, New Trail

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

Wow! Lots of change here since our last visit. Started our on the new trail from the new parking lot. Shortly thereafter made a course correction, but spent awhile wondering about the new trail thing. Ahhh, there it is. Great views and a fun walk! Took a couple of things, left a $2 bill. TFTC. mjp303

The Motherlode #3 - Monarchs of the Forest

By: geekster & tavahi Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

This is still my favorite trail discovered while geocaching. Back for a third visit, I'm sure there will be more. Thanks for the excuse to refresh and relax once again! mjp303

Nov 24, 2005

Harbor view

By: nlrw Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Regular

A pre-Thanksgiving stroll to stretch our stomachs. I expected more of a struggle to find the cache, but walked right up to it. Thanks! mjp303

Es Effo Bug Hotel

By: bthomas Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Bug Drop.

Nov 22, 2005

Geocoin Trading Event

By: bullit Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Other

Count me in!

Nov 21, 2005

Nan-ying Tsung-yeh Arts and Cultural Center

By: shinn Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

I am visiting Taiwan from California for business at the Tainan Science Park. Fortunately, I was able to convince a couple of my collegues that geocaching might be fun, and they drove me to the cultural center for the hunt. Since it was their first time, I let them use the GPSr and experience the thrill. We found the first stage with no trouble, and then enjoyed a very nice lunch-time walk to the final location. Hopefully I've created a lasting interest in Geocaching for them! We signed the log, and I took the TB, but am feeling a little guilty since I didn't have one to trade. Sorry. Finally, thanks to the cache owner for information about the location and a map. Geocachers really are a great bunch! Thanks! mjp303

Nov 11, 2005

In honor of Charlie Brown

By: DKAK Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I approached the scene to find NS Mrs there for a second try. While they were searching, I dealt with a couple of neighbors who were intensely interested on what was going on. Since that's one more muggle encounter than my limit, it was time to move on. I see from recent logs that the coords were off a bit.

Ravenswood Fishing Pier

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

Deserted, probably because the tide was out and there was no water underneath the coordinates. Nice warm-up prior to a little hike. TFTC. mjp303

Bay Crossing

By: Rogue Ramblers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

This was an enjoyable DNF. As I scrambled underneath a variety of structures that appear to be in serious need of a sesmic retrofit, I thought to myself, 'Please don't let the big one happen right now!' [;)] BTW, the mud has pretty much dried out, but I would not advise a trip out here once the wet weather sets in.

Nov 10, 2005

Pizza: NOT on the Menu

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

2TF! 5:50p. When I noticed this cache appear, I hopped right on it, but was about 10 minutes behind another un-Event regular, Bodie. Thanks for the acknowledgment; it's been fun to hang out with everyone at these gatherings. As long as there's good company, I'll eat pretty much any kind of pie, except, of course, the dreaded pickle relish and creamed corn pizza. [:O] TFTC. mjp303

Nov 9, 2005

Its Spring

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

Got it! Nothing to reminisce about for me, but I do like to drink spring water. Unfortunately, all of it comes from a bottle purchased at the store. SMILIE That's just the way it is these days, I guess. mjp303

Legend of the Blue Pearls

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

I enjoyed the walk to the final cache, and although I'm a bit acrophobic, enjoyed the views along the way. Finding the cache was a challenge, and when I had examined the easier hiding places, again 'phoned a friend' for encouragement. The picturesque hide soon revealed itself, and my thumping heart gave me the satisfying rush of adreniline that I craved. Really, it's nothing dangerous; I'm just a wuss. Thanks for a very enjoyable series. mjp303

Legend of the Blue Pearls: Beckoning

By: GeoWomyn_SF_CA Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I enjoyed sitting on a sand dune after signing the log. Quite peaceful. Thanks for showing me the inviting spot! mjp303

Legend of the Blue Pearls: Lost Souls

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

This cache had me befuddled for awhile. I enjoyed the peaceful morning walk; nothing spooky for me! TFTC. mjp303

Legend of the Blue Pearls: Marguerite's Margaritas

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

Nobody was around to care if I parked in the restaurant lot, and I enjoyed the 'challenging' (read 'scenic') path to the cache. An interesting perspective on a place I'd visited before. Thanks! mjp303

Legend of the Blue Pearls: Man Overboard

By: GeoWomyn_SF_CA Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

With low tide, there were plenty of birds to look at. Fascinating! Duck, here comes the harbor patrol. [:O] TFTC. mjp303

Legend of the Blue Pearls: The Beginning

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

Fortunately the groundskeeper and the dog walkers were intent on other things. Thanks! mjp303

Legend of the Blue Pearls: Fishtrap

By: GeoWomyn_SF_CA Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I made this cache harder than it had to be, and ended up exploring quite a ways on either side of the object of interest. Actually the walk was quite interesting, thanks! Eventually, a lifeline straightened out my lack of perspective, but I had to contend with a fellow who had rowed his dory to a nearby spot and commenced maintainance. Since he was determined to ignore me, things turned out okay. Very nicely done. mjp303

Journey to the Moon

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

Sometimes gravity just places you in the right spot. That's what happened to me on this cache, since I was convinced it was located elsewhere. Very nice. TFTC. mjp303

Nov 5, 2005

Los Gatos Creek Park Fall Picnic

By: Marky & Joani Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

Talking, food, caches. Oh, I forgot...coins. Perfect! Thanks! mjp303

Typha Latifolia

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

I zeroed out right on top of spot it was eventually found, but didn't see the cache. John (5) took a short tumble, but bounced up, proclaiming, 'I'm okay!', and he was. Whew! Craw found it. Nice job! mjp303

One Year

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

We were another party in the group expdedition. The dam and bridge were really interesting. Thanks! mjp303

Nov 3, 2005

What In The World Is Going On?

By: NavySparksandtheMrs Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Wow! It's been a long time coming. Thanks for all the adventures and good memories. [8D]What a trip![8D] mjp303

Back To This Park

By: NavySparksandtheMrs Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

5:30p Whew! This one was tougher than I thought it would be. Even though it was dusk, there were people everywhere: walking dogs, working in the drive-way, coming home from work...I got the evil-eye from several of them. I spent quite awhile pawing around in the wrong place, and then walked right up to it. TFTC. mjp303

Nov 2, 2005

Just a little wooden bridge.

By: nlrw Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Fourth @ 6:30p. Not for arachnophobes! [:O] Thanks for the stroll; I enjoyed the lights shimmering on the lagoon. mjp303

The Hills Are Alive

By: SPnZ Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

I enjoyed my second visit to this part of Pacifica. I spent a while over at the nearby bench taking in the views. Thanks for the bonus cache. TNLNSL. mjp303

Z's Favorite #1

By: SPnZ Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

Second visit! Thanks for humoring a cranky cacher and switching things around.SMILIE There was a significant amount of work that went into the design of this multi, and it really is worth the trip! The views were great today, and I enjoyed the perspective from the new final hide. TNLNSL. mjp303

Nov 1, 2005

Heron's Head Park

By: AuntFlora/WalruZ Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Hmmm...I hope my 'friends' (see log below) didn't come back and take the cache. In hindsight sharing my secret with them probably wasn't the best judgement. Sorry. mjp303

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