Group Stupid Caching - Saturday, March 13

[Spotty Spotty Pony Girl]

Back when the original 25 feet of snow in my neighbor's yard had started to melt, but prior to the second onslaught of additional snow, I promised that when I could see the ground I would do something incredibly stupid.

well guess what? I can see the ground.

And as usual I'm looking for some company in my stupidity.

pbump has been kind enough to suggest some caching on the Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland, which also seems to be referred to as the Great Allegheny Passage Rail Trail. (I'm a little unclear as to where one begins and the other stops or if they are the same.) I'm not 100% sure which part of caching on a trail is stupid, but somehow I suspect it has to do with being within a 30 foot radius of me when I have spring fever.

As a reference point, one of the caches on the trail is: GC11NWX Brush 2.

[Colecops]

I'm on board since I haven't cached in a while and I'm looking forward to a day (night) I don't have to work. Plus, I can see my caching buddies I haven't see in a long time either. Let the stupidity begin!

[Aquacache]

Sounds like a good time ... hope you have fun. That will be my 34th consecutive day at work without a day off. I'm somewhat disappointed that I came up a couple hours shy of putting in 80 hours last week (too bad I don't get paid for overtime).

Be sure to take pictures.

[pbump]

I'm not 100% sure which part of caching on a trail is stupid, but somehow I suspect it has to do with being within a 30 foot radius of me when I have spring fever.

That, and my history of decision making. I offer up for evidence SSPG's log entry of "X" Marks the Spot and EVERYONE'S log entry of The Jeep Cache (Mountwood Park) of September past. I began to question my ancestry after some of the hollering. But largely, it was for thinking a long trail hike would make sense in a-mud b-maybe snow (it ain't over yet) and c-after a long winter's nap. I feel regret creeping up on me already.

[Spotty Spotty Pony Girl]

<snipt> I'm somewhat disappointed that I came up a couple hours shy of putting in 80 hours last week <snipt>.

I really expected more from you. Try a little harder this week, won't you?

Be sure to take pictures.

I always take pictures. Unless it rains....(foreshadowing)

<snipt> But largely, it was for thinking a long trail hike would make sense in a-mud b-maybe snow (it ain't over yet) and c-after a long winter's nap. I feel regret creeping up on me already.

I'd hope so...forecast is suddenly calling for rain. Bring yer rain slicker!

[Rock_Rat]

I'd hope so...forecast is suddenly calling for rain. Bring yer rain slicker!

That sounds familiar. I do have a new rain jacket though so maybe this time there's at least hope I'll stay not soaking wet.

[Groggamer]

I think I have the Brush Tunnel cache but I love that area and sounds like a good time. I'll check the "schedule" and see if I can make it. Too bad the train won't be running always fun to get caught in the tunnel while the train comes through.
See you Weds.

[Spotty Spotty Pony Girl]

I'd hope so...forecast is suddenly calling for rain. Bring yer rain slicker!

That sounds familiar. I do have a new rain jacket though so maybe this time there's at least hope I'll stay not soaking wet.

note to self....apply additional water proofing to rain slicker. and boots. and backpack.

also, pack extra socks & shoes.

[scoutingwv]

note to self....apply additional water proofing to rain slicker. and boots. and backpack.

also, pack extra socks & shoes.

Dear lord ... don't people just go take a day hike any more without packing for the apocalypse?

[pbump]

Dear lord ... don't people just go take a day hike any more without packing for the apocalypse?

Yes- see "Ikei's Tomb" et al.

[Rock_Rat]

Dear lord ... don't people just go take a day hike any more without packing for the apocalypse?

I did that once. Between the blood, bruising, and rain induced hypothermia I will not make that mistake again. From now on extra cloths, socks, shoes, and a machete are standard issue on all MAGPI group trips. Aren't you evolved in a group that endorses being prepared?

[Spotty Spotty Pony Girl]

Dear lord ... don't people just go take a day hike any more without packing for the apocalypse?

when it is sunny and 85 degrees out, yes.

this Saturday is most certainly not going to be sunny and 85 degrees

[scoutingwv]

Aren't you evolved in a group that endorses being prepared?

Yeah, me and the chimpanzee's pack plenty of banana's.

Dude, there's prepared, and then there's overkill. When's the last time you needed a machete for an LPC?

[Aquacache]

[wvangler]

You can see grass in Morgantown, but rest assured there'll be little grass to find in the highlands. Take a blowtorch or at least some prozac. It'll still suck, but at least you are going out. Good luck. Oh, and the extra shoes and socks idea is freaking wonderful. I wish I'd thought of that the last dozen times I've been out and had to drive hours home with wet feet. I forgot extra shoes and socks yesterday on my trip to Morgantown/Uniontown. Didn't make it back to Chucktown until the banquet I was attending had already started so I had to go commando on the sock situation in soggy shoes. Brilliant.