Geocaching and the September Cache Advance Cache Crate

Good morning everyone. This week we are headed North to South (I couldn't resist doing that) Dakota. The oldest cache in South Dakota is 'SD #1' GC3E5. Hidden in March, 2001, it was found 8 times, recieved 1 favorite point before being archived in February, 2009. The oldest active cache, by virtue of GC code is 'CLIFFCACHE' GC87E. Hidden on May 1st, 2001, this cache has been found 157 times and has 68 favorite points. The other cache that was hidden on the same day is 'Campcache' GC87F. This one has been found 265 times and has 117 favorite points. The geocache with the most favorite points is 'Granite Rushmore' GC33JW4. This Earthcache was placed in September, 2011. To date, it has 3,897 found logs and 801 favorite points. I have been to Mt. Rushmore, but that was in 2007. Before this Earthcache was placed and before I started geocaching. I would love to return someday.

Last week I received the latest Cache Crate in the mail. I didn't have an opportunity to open it until yesterday. Let's see what's inside that will get me outside.

First out of the box is a magnetic key holder. I couldn't begin to guess how many of these I have found since I started geocaching.

Next up is a dual S-Biner carabiner. A handy tool to have. One end could attach to your backpack, and you can hang stuff (a water bottle maybe) from the other end instead of carrying it in your hand.

A mini stretch strap is next out of the box. I haven't had a chance to play with this and figure out it's best use.

An L.E.D zipper pull. Very handy right now as the daylight is shorter and we could find ourselves geocaching in the dark. This will help make you a little bit more noticeable, unless you don't want to be noticed while finding that geocache.

The last item to come out is a replacement log sheet. We all need replacement log sheets, if not for our own caches, maybe for someone else's cache. Do another cache owner a favor and replace that soggy piece of pulp with a fresh, dry log sheet.

That was the September Cache Advance Cache Crate. It has everything you need to get hooked. Until next week when I look at HQ's Memory Lane promotion (have you completed it yet?), be happy, stay safe, wear your mask, use hand sanitizer, maintain social distancing (we can beat this pandemic), but most of all, have fun. Peace out.

Little Miss Sassy having a cat nap.

Little Miss Tinkers wondering why I'm bugging her for a picture.

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