mjp303's Geoblog

Jun 30, 2009

Harborview Park

By: Mjchand Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Plenty of kids still in day camp when I came by on my way home from work. I watched the too serious counselor try to teach some disinterested captives the finer points of the great American pastime while signing the log. Thanks for pointing out this nice park! mjp303

CHECK YOUR SPEED

By: CNDGIRL1 Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Back with my paperclip. It took forever to get that tiny log wound back up. I do believe you've created a cache smaller than a nano. mjp303

8th grade Class of '09 Pacific Union, Arcata Ca

By: Class Of 09, Enbay1 Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

I like the waterfront along this stretch of the bay. TFTC. mjp303

rock paper scissors

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

I watched two jets land side-by-side while signing the log. TFTC. mjp303

Jun 27, 2009

Mosquito City

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

Thanks for the introduction to this new trail. Hiking through to Big Basin seems like quite a trek, but I suppose we went nearly as far as that on our loop today. TFTC. mjp303

Redwood Jumble

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

I was a little winded from the climb up to the cache from the creek, so I decided to catch my breath and take a drink. By the time I got close, all of the excitment was over. TFTC. mjp303

Upper Coyote Slog

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

coin drop

Upper Coyote Slog

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

not2be was telling us about his FTF hunt for this cache. Quite an accomplishment if you ask me! With the overgrown trail closing in, I'm starting to wonder if I'll rue the decision to wear shorts. I think a Technu shower is in my future! TFTC. mjp303

Bearing Trees

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

With plenty of natural seats closeby, we took a long break in the (somewhat) cool shade. Thanks for pointing out a great trail. We all enjoyed the hike today! mjp303

Giant Teeter Totter

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

There was some initial discussion of whether or not we would have to actually climb up on the teeter-totter to find the cache. Eventually we made the grab at a more sensible elevation. Thanks, mjp303

Saguaro Sempervirens

By: Michael_SFBA Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Small

Every bit as impressive as 'Saluting General' over in Purisima! I've got to wonder why the loggers didn't cut these trees down. Was it superstition? Were they too dangerous to bring down? Whatever the reason, we get to appreciate them now! TFTC. mjp303

The Peppermint Stick Tree

By: GoGoJo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

It's pretty clear how the fire attacked the tree, but what I can't understand is why the wood grain would have been twisted like that in the first place. Quite interesting, and worth the little detour we took to find it. TFTC. mjp303

Who's That Trip Trapping....?

By: GoGoJo Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

I was down playing in the creek when the find was made. Quite a pleasant spot. IIRC, there used to be a cache on the opposite side of the creek in pretty much the same type of hiding spot.

The Sky's This Way

By: GoGoJo Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

An easy walk down from the trailhead, but I knew that we would pay for that descent at the end of the day. Chatting with other members of the group made the time pass quickly! Not too hot at all yet, but the air was quite still. TFTC. mjp303

I think I know you!

By: AlphaRomero.com Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

There's a lot I don't know, but I do know a cacher when I see one. Funny how that works! TFTC. mjp303

Pescadero Park Sawmill

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

It's interesting what people leave behind. When departing, it seems most think 'Oh, no need to bother with that now, I'll be back soon enough.' ...and then never return. Funny how that works. TFTC. mjp303

Camp Pomponio Road Trailhead

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

Your efforts to introduce us to this part of Pescadero Creek park suceeded nicely! A group of 8 gathered here to hike the Tarwater - Pomponio - Coyote Ridge Loop. I wasn't aware of the 'honor camp' nearby, but spent a moment watching a sheriff's deputy close the gate after driving down to make a delivery. TFTC! mjp303

Unsafe for Horses

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

I guess if there is some sort of spring seeping up out of the ground near here it would be a problem for horses. We were able to tiptoe around the puddles and made a find. TFTC. mjp303

Banana Slug Flat

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

Quite warm today. I can tell that this climb is going to be quite a challenge for me. Thanks for providing a spot to rest! mjp303

Coyote Ridge

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

Whew! Huff and puff. That easy downhill trail is comming back to haunt me now! Pretty hike though; thanks for getting me out here. mjp303

Tiptoe Log

By: bytemobile Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I had just come from tiptoeing across the creeek on a fallen log about 6 feet above the water, so this cache was aptly named. Thanks. mjp303

Tiptoe Falls

By: bytemobile Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

I wonder if all the people at the falls thought we were a bit strange for sitting back a ways on that log? Well, we had our reasons! Nice group effort keeping the line of sight obstructed while the signing business was done! TFTC. mjp303

Old Haul Junction

By: bytemobile Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

This cache was to be the turn around point and way across the creek. Then a new cache popped up, so we had to go get it. Motor Bug and bthomas also realized that this was where the ranger had told them the bridge was out. So our plans got a little diverted, but we were able to find our way back to HQ. TFTC. mjp303

Jun 20, 2009

Bay Area Quadrangle Challenge

By: mjp303 Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Congratulations to Driver Carries Cache for meeting the requirements of the BAQC!

Jun 19, 2009

CHECK YOUR SPEED

By: CNDGIRL1 Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

Couldn't get the log out, and didn't have the proper tool. I was hoping the owner would emerge and help since the garage door was open and the dog was barking at me from the living room window, but no luck! I'll change to a find when I can get ink on paper.

Plug Preserve

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

Gotcha! Although I did have to time the replacement to fit between the waves of pedestrians passing by. TFTC. mjp303

Along the Tartan Trail

By: The Geoides Family Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

A busy place! Lots of people hurrying home, but most had enough time to give me a double-take. TFTC! mjp303

Belmont Theater

By: NavySparksandTheMrs Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Micro

Nice to get back on track after a couple of DNFs over in Foster City. Still, it took me quite a while to find. That's a good one! mjp303

Along Polhemus Road #1

By: The Geoides Family Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I watched a doe and her twin fawns come to the stream below for a drink after signing the log. Cool! mjp303

Jun 15, 2009

Plug Preserve

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

3rd lunch time drive-by. Whether its before, during, or after the noon hour, there's always muggles at GZ! I'm going to have to try before or after work!

Noelle's Birthday Cache

By: astucky Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

My access was from the north, parking on the water tank access road and then contouring across to a point just below the cache. From there it was a relatively short but steep push to GZ. Awesome views of the city and the bay! Thanks for getting me up there! mjp303

Jun 14, 2009

Watergate

By: Sparkotron & LeLe Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

I recognized the gate style, but didn't make the connection to Hetch Hetchy until I read the cache page. Thanks for sharing this interesting information! mjp303

Spacesonic

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

Erasing a previous DNF. Whew! That's a tricky one. I had to get my nose about 6 inches away before I realized what I was looking at! TFTC. mjp303

Half cache (million $ park)

By: JKdog +M Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Cleaning up a previous DNF. I checked a similar hiding spot on my previous visit, but didn't check them all. This time I prevailed. Fortunately all the kiddies were home and I had the place to myself. TFTC. mjp303

San Carlos Train Depot

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

Thanks for sharing the history and personal memories of these beautiful and interesting buildings! Things definitely change; evidently the way commuters pay for their parking is different now than my previous visit several years ago! TFTC. mjp303

This Park

By: Camper 03 and Mrs Camper Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

The widget was really bouncing, but then I remembered to calibrate the compass. That got me closer, but I still had to pick up an important clue from the logs. Great camouflage! mjp303

Garage Sale

By: soupercamp and halhal Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Very creative! All was quiet on a Sunday evening, and I made my way to the final without interruption. TFTC! mjp303

Jun 12, 2009

Bay Area Quadrangle Challenge

By: mjp303 Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Congratulations to ByeTheWay for completing the requirements of the BAQC!

Jun 9, 2009

Bay Area Quadrangle Challenge

By: mjp303 Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Congratulations to Smilin' Dawg for completing the requirements of the BAQC!

Jun 6, 2009

Paraglide Launch - Stables

By: Davey Gravey Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

Somehow I thought there was going to be more to it once I got to GZ. You know, kinda like the behive of activity up at Ft. Funson. I suppose the distance from parking rules out most spectators from making the trek. There were dozens of paraglides up in the sky however. Very cool. Several flew overhead as I made the grab. I wondered if they were paying any attention to me or if they were concentrating so completely on staying aloft that I didn't even register. Great views along the coast here. Thanks for bringing me to the location! mjp303

Twin Peaks

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

A busy day a the top! I had to wait out a couple before I made the grab, and then had another group join me prior to the replacement. Not that I was in any hurry to move on! The views were fantastic, and the breeze was quite pleasant. I spent quite a while watching a hawk float motionless above the ground riding the air current while it searched for prey. What a magnificent sight! TFTC. mjp303

Franciscan Complex - Fossils and Ash

By: cmilono Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

I hiked down to GZ from Ft. Funston. The beach was quite busy on a gloriously sunny day. I was truely suprised by what I found. Very interesting! Thanks for teaching me about the geological formations of this part of the San Andreas fault. mjp303

Los Pechos de la Choca

By: WalruZ Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Small

After dropping my Mom and son at the Orpheum for Wicked, I had a few hours to burn. The views were crystal clear, and there were plenty of folks enjoying them. I zeroed out at one end of the concealing structure, but eventually found the cache closer to the middle. I wonder if it has migrated a bit? Thanks for bringing me up to the top of Twin Peaks! mjp303

Fort Funston Webcam

By: dgreno (with forman) Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

A great day for hang gliding, and I spent a good bit of time watching. Thanks for pointing out this camera, and providing the chance for another smilie in a very interesting place! mjp303

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