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Mail: I art a trail, I am. by rickrich
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Stillwater Surprise by towlebooth
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Barn Bywater by Kimbastoat
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A Little Slice of Heaven by Candy Apple Green
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Veterans Park by Bobhiker
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Can't Jump by IBcrashen
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Total Votes : 14
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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 5:43 am
Post subject: October Cache of the Month - VOTE HERE
It's time to vote! In this post you will find the caches which have been nominated to be the MnGCA October Cache of the Month.
Rules for nominations
. Please comment on the process/rules on that thread. Please do your critiquing of these nominations in a positive way - through your vote. Please refrain from replying with negative comments about these caches, their owners, or the people who took the time to nominate them.
Nomination articles: (in the order they were nominated)
Mail: I art a trail, I am.
by rickrich (nom. by hardware)
I nominate "Mail: I art a trail, I am" for cache of the month.
This Rickrich family cache has proven to be quite challenging. Locating the hiding spot has been a challenge because it involves solving a puzzle that provides the final coordinate. That puzzle has proven to be a bit tricky for many of the geocachers who have attempted this west suburban cache.
When you follow the cache page coordinates to the parkway where this cache is hidden, youll find a semi-paved trail that connects low-traffic
Minnetonka neighborhoods. Unlike caches that are along trails originating
from a local park, theres no obvious starting point for this cache.
The trick to finding the general vicinity of this cache is determining the
meaning of the clue provided. I thought the clues meaning would be obvious when I arrived at the trail, but I was mistaken. It took me more than an hour to solve the puzzle.
When you solve the puzzle, the final coordinates will still leave you a
short distance from the hiding spot. The final coordinates lead you to a
pair of trees with tiny metal tags nailed to them. Information on those tags will help you determine how far off the paved trail you need to go to find the cache.
It is possible to find the tags without solving the clue, which at least one
geocacher has done, but thats not an easy way out. There are hundreds of these tags along the trail. While some are readable from the trail, some arent, since theyre nailed to trees set several feet back. If you solve the clue, youll have an easy time finding the cache. If it takes you an hour to solve the clue, youll tear your hair out.
Stillwater Surprise
by towlebooth (nom. by pogopod)
Part of the joy of geocaching is the element of surprise, part is enjoying the beauty of nature, and of course part is the thrill of the hunt.
Stillwater Surprise comes as close to satisfying these three elements as any cache I have searched for in Minnesota. In addition, it is located in an area that is rife with history, near many opportunities for other outdoor activity, and close to its namesake town that itself provides many caches and lots of other things to do.
Without giving away the surprise, let me say that I have lived less than twelve miles from this area for the last twenty-five years, and never knew it existed. A hidden access makes even the beginning of the search interesting. A beautiful walk on little used paths takes you nearer and nearer the cache. Suddenly, you are there and it all becomes obvious. The vista would not be out of place on the North Shore near Lake Superior, but here it is a real surprise.
Heavy tree cover in summer makes this one a bit difficult. Be prepared to scramble a bit due to steep terrain, but you cant get lost. Take care not to disturb the foliage in the area too much and, oh yes, most of the year dont be surprised if you get wet feet. Although I have not visited early in the year, I bet this is a terrific cache in Spring when the snow melts.
Barn Bywater
by Kimbastoat (nom. by Moe the Sleaze)
My nomination for the October cache of the month is 'Barn Bywater' (GCE681). Although apparently hidden by a non-active cacher (no finds and only this one hide) it is one of the standouts of all the caches I have found.
Hidden high up on Barn Bluff overlooking both the Mississippi River and the city of Red Wing, hunting this cache requires a hike of almost a mile and many feet of climbing to reach. Once you arrive at the coordinates, you are rewarded, not only with a challenging hide, but also beautiful vistas.
I visited this cache in March and was in awe of the scenery. I can only imagine what it will be like in the peak of autumn colors. Take a drive down to Red Wing and treat yourself to this treasure.
A Little Slice of Heaven
by Candy Apple Green (nom. by 15Tango)
As any realtor will tell you, the three most
important things in real estate are location,
location, and location, and I think the same is true
of geocaching, and this cache happens to be in one of
the best locations I've seen so far through
geocaching. Depending on traffic and construction,
Spring Lake Park is only 1/2 hour south of the cities,
and there are 5 caches (one currently temporarily
disabled) in the two sections of the park.
Since I can only submit one cache, I went by the
process of elimination--one is disabled (Georgeous by
Towlebooth (GCA9F3)), KB recently had one of his
caches featured, the most recent log (since July) on
Powderfinger Point (GCG3T8) is a DNF, and I didn't get
to the other new cache (The Good Canyon by He and I
and CJ (GCGWNM)) in the park during my last visit.
But this one cache is worth the trip in
itself--the walk from the parking lot starts on a
paved trail with great views of the Mississippi, and
Dakota County Parks has done a great job with
interpretive signs telling of the flora, fauna,
geography, and history of the area. I know I learned
something new--I always thought Spring Lake was just
the name for the wide spot in the Mississippi, and
didn't realize there was actually a spring-fed lake
separate from the river before the nearby lock and dam
were built. From the end of the asphalt, it is still
an easy hike on the dirt trail to the cache, past the
ravine where KB's Micro Treasures #2 (GCGW69) is
There are many amenities in the park--plenty of
hiking trails, covered and open picnic areas, and
playground equipment, and one can get plenty of great
river views if they came to this cache and those
nearby. There is also another section of the park to
the west, Where Tricolor's Powderfinger Point cache is
located, with a 28 station walking archery range that
made me want to go out and buy a bow and arrows, even
though I'm not a bowhunter. And if one wanted to
make a day of caching on their way to this cache,
there are plenty of great caches not far off Highway
61 and in and around Hastings as you make your way
south from I-494.
Veterans Park
by Bobhiker (nom. by Kitch)
If your looking for a cache that is suitable for young kids but still a
challange then this cache is for you. I have a 3 year old little girl and
sometimes the Bushwacking can be a bit hard with out prior knowledge of skill levels required. I'm also looking for more to do then just a quick visit to a cache.
Veterans Memorial Park is a 108-acre community park that includes over two miles of walking path through woods and marsh. The park also has a volleyball court, an informal playfield, and playground equipment.
The park is also home to Adventure Gardens which offers 18 holes of golf on a challenging, hilly course with numerous water hazards, split greens, and trick angles. In terms of golfing in general, this is the spot for those who like to play the game without all the tiring exercise that comes with a walk of 500 yards rather than five feet. And as mini-golf goes, this is the way it was meant to be played. With a beautifully landscaped course featuring pines and a waterfall, a concession stand no more than a hundred feet away, and lights for night putting, there's little more the recreation-bound mini-golfer could ask for. But, since you asked, there's also the added bonus that this mini-golf course is located at Veterans Memorial Park, where there are also water slides and an ample picnic area for a day-long outing.
The cache itself is not that hard to find but the clue will make it simple. I
hate to give any hints or clues at all. The only word of advice is this trust
your GPS skills and remember it is kid friendly.
On the FLIP side you can make this a totally differnent experience and the
level would become extremely hard. Just go at night.
Can`t Jump
by IBcrashen (nom. by Team Hooligan)
Can't Jump by Ibcrashen is one of Duluth's most notable caches. This was the first multi-cache our team ever did and was also where we picked up our first travel bug, so it will always be a special find for our team. Can't Jump takes advantage of great history of Duluth and a very scenic area. By making it a multi-cache, you are taken to a beautiful vista and then led to area where the cache is hidden. In the area are some cement footings, the remains of an old ski jump and even some cable laying in the woods. The view is wonderful and the caches are well placed. Can't Jump should be a must stop for anyone caching in Duluth.
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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 5:49 am
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Other nominee:
was also nominated but will NOT be up for vote because it is located in Wisconsin:
Potholes! by Yawningdog's Pack was a special find for me. It was one of the first caches I found when starting out geocaching and I have found only a few that compare in the quality of scenery, landscape, and general geocaching "craftmanship". It was also the cache that I introduced two newbies to geocaching. Needless to say, a standard was also set for them that has been hard to top.
Located on the Wisconsin side of Interstate State Park near Taylors Falls, this cache hunt offers up a great hike and beautiful rest stops in a very peaceful area. Once out hunting for it, you will quickly realize why the name of the cache is Potholes!
Thanks Yawningdog's Pack for a stellar cache!
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New Orleans • Breanna Stewart had all the answers to help UConn finally vanquish Notre Dame.
The stellar freshman scored a career-high 29 points to go with four blocks and was seemingly everywhere in leading the Huskies back to the national championship game with an 83-65 win over Notre Dame on Sunday night.
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No team has dominated Geno Auriemma's Huskies the way that the Irish had over the past few seasons. UConn (34-4) had lost the previous two national semifinals to the Irish and dropped three thrilling games this season to its rival.
Stewart and her teammates wouldn't let it happen again, ending the brilliant career of Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins. She finished her last college game with 10 points, going a dismal 3 for 15 from the field.
"Once you get here you're only going to beat great teams. And the reason Notre Dame has beaten us seven of the last eight times is because they're really, really good," Auriemma said. "For one night, that's what's great about the NCAA Tournament, for one night, for just this night, we just needed to be better than them, and we were."
The Huskies built a 10-point halftime lead playing incredible defense and Notre Dame (35-2) could only get within six in the second half as its school record 30-game winning streak came to an end.
The Huskies and Irish have developed the best rivalry in women's basketball over the past few seasons, and this game might have been the peak, with Notre Dame headed to the Atlantic Coast Conference next season.
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"Right now anything can happen," coach Jeff Walz said. "Why not us?"
Layshia Clarendon scored 17 for Cal (32-4), which had won the Spokane Region as a second seed. Gennifer Brandon added 12 for the Golden Bears and Boyd added 10 points.
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Now attach the corner braces on both ends of a shelf support to the center of a joist/truss by drilling pilot holes and using 1/4-in. x 2-in. hex head lag screws (Photo 2). The only challenge is finding the center of joists through a drywall ceiling (if your ceiling is finished) to attach the shelf supports. Tap a small nail through the drywall until you locate both edges of the joist. Measure to find the center of the adjacent joists, and measure to keep the three supports in alignment with one another. Finish the shelf unit by attaching a 3/8-in. x 4-ft. x 6-ft. plywood floor (Photo 3).
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Hanging bikes by one or both wheels on bicycle storage hooks is the quickest and cheapest way to get them off the floor and out of the way. But the hooks won't always work if your bike is too heavy to lift easily. Then the best solution is a convenient pulley system that allows you to quickly and easily raise the bike out of the way. We couldn't design a system much cheaper or better than a purchased system like the Hoist Monster from ProStor.
It can lift up to 100 lbs. with its quality mechanical system of pulleys and hooks, and its dual safety design (locking mechanism and rope tie-down cleat) keeps the bike secure. Attach the pulley brackets to a ceiling joist with wood screws. Position the hooks the same distance apart as the distance from the handlebar to the seat rear. Choose a location that's convenient yet doesn't interfere with vehicles or people, since the bike will hang down about 4 ft. from the ceiling. If the joists aren't spaced just right, lag-screw 2x4s to them and then screw the brackets to the 2x4s.
Suspended extension ladder
It's always most convenient to hang an extension ladder on brackets on a wall. But unfortunately that wipes out all other storage potential for that wall. To save that valuable wall space, we designed a pair of 2x4 suspended brackets so a ladder can be stored flat along the ceiling. Simply slide one end of the ladder into one bracket, then lift and slide the other end into the other bracket. Most people will need to stand on something solid to reach the second bracket. The 2x4 bracket sides are 16 in. long with 5-in. corner braces lag-screwed (like the shelf unit) into the top for attachment to the ceiling joist (Figure B). The bracket base is a 1/2-in. x 24-in. threaded steel rod that extends through 5/8-in. drilled holes on the bracket sides. It's held in place with flat/lock washers and a nut on each side of both 2x4 uprights. A 3/4-in. x 18-in. long piece of PVC conduit pipe surrounds the rod for smooth rolling action when you slide the ladder in and out.
For extra security, wrap a Bungee cord around the ladder and one bracket.
Wheelbarrow on the wall
Wheelbarrows are fairly heavy and awkward. The trick to storing them is to get them up off the floor but not so high that you can't lift them down easily. We've designed simple wall storage brackets in the past, but it's tough to beat the nifty wheelbarrow holder bracket we found at Home Depot. With this bracket, you simply set the front lip of the wheelbarrow into the lower bracket and swing the back up and into a latching upper bracket. To get the wheelbarrow down, just unlatch the upper bracket and swing it down. Keep in mind that the metal legs will stick out and can cause a nasty bump or bruise. Hang your wheelbarrow along a little traveled wall or cover the legs with something soft. Push the wheelbarrow next to a wall stud and mark its height (Photo 1). Attach the lower bracket to the stud with wood screws (provided), 1 in. below the mark. Next, push the wheelbarrow up so the front lip drops into the lower bracket, then raise the handles to the wall (Photo 2). Mark the upper bracket location, then attach the bracket to the stud.


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FORMER soldier Rick Clement's battle back from near death has been well-documented but, for the first time, he's opened up to TONY DEWHURST about the pain of not being able to have children and the subsequent breakdown of his marriage.
Rick Clement gently hands me the khaki Army helmet he was wearing when, nearly four years ago, he stepped on a landmine while leading a foot patrol in the killing fields of Helmand Province.
There is not a scratch on it, save for a few specks of red dust, the residue from the explosion when he suffered appalling injuries while serving as a platoon sergeant in the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.
Rick had both legs blown off by the improvised incendiary device, and almost lost his right arm.
Doctors said the injuries were among the worst they had seen.
"I shouldn't be alive. It is a miracle I'm still here," he said. "I died twice on the aeroplane from Camp Bastion to England.
"I suffered two cardiac arrests and the medics had to resuscitate me.
"The surgeons said that if it had happened a year earlier I wouldn't have survived because front-line surgery techniques have developed so much."
Former Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil Rick harbours no animosity towards the people who planted the bomb and nearly claimed his life at the height of the conflict in Afghanistan.
"I'm sure I spoke to the man, woman or child who buried the bomb I stepped on," he said.
"I can understand why they do it and in the same situation I might have done the same for my family, particularly if somebody was threatening them.
"The person who planted that bomb would have been threatened or paid a lot of money by the Taliban. When you are very poor and need money to feed your family it's a temptation.
"The ordinary folk are not pulling the trigger, they are just putting something in the ground.
"I don't feel any bitterness towards them. There was probably a very good reason why he or she did it.
"We'd go out on patrol and give Kinder eggs to the children and we did our best to make their world a better place to live in.
"I've nothing against the people of Afghanistan."
The number of fatalities in Afghanistan is now much higher than Iraq and even the Falklands War. Nearly 450 soldiers have died since the conflict began.
Despite his shocking injuries, Rick demonstrated incredible determination and began to regain his independence, mastering a wheelchair and learning to drive again.
Rick, from Chatburn, said he now wants to spare comrades the heartbreak of being unable to father children, and would like the Ministry of Defence to introduce a system allowing soldiers to provide sperm samples before going to war zones so they are still able to have children if the worst happens.
At present, few store a sample because the fees charged by private fertility clinics are beyond the means of most young soldiers, and many find the subject embarrassing.
"I don't want others to suffer like me," he said.
"My mates carried me on to a Chinook helicopter and they say that on the flight back to the base, while I was lying on a stretcher, I was groping at my crotch, reaching down there and trying to feel something, just to assure myself.
"A soldier said I'd lost my legs but he didn't mention my testicles; it is like a taboo in the Army that you don't talk about that."
The medics put him to sleep at Camp Bastion and when he woke up from a coma in hospital three weeks later he was told he would never be able to have children.
It is a hugely difficult subject for any man to talk about, but the 34-year-old has taken the courageous step of going public, and about his marriage split from wife Leanne.
"Leanne was lovely, she really was. Our wedding day was like a perfect dream, a celebration of being alive, because the doctors said I should've been dead.
"But what happened changed the dynamics of our relationship.
"It was only later down the line when I was a lot better, when there was time to sit down and think, we realised too many things had changed.
"It is hard for me talk about.
"Do you really want to admit to the world that your genitals were destroyed and you can't have kids, but I've brought the issue out into the open, and I'm very proud of that."
Diaries, written by Leanne, provide a record of Rick's struggle and his true grit and bravery.
"I wanted to read them, to understand what they had all gone through. I'll always keep it, along with the letters and cards I received.
"I got a couple of letters from Sir Alex Ferguson, and if I had died all those people would have been at my funeral. That means a heck of a lot."
Despite his suffering, it was reported Rick received just £9,075 from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme for his genitalia and £48,875 for his infertility.
"I'm glad to get a pension from the Army and for the incredible support I've received from my regiment."
But for many months it was his own family who nursed and nurtured and looked after him during those dark days in hospital as they picked up the pieces of a badly broken life.
"Part of me wanted to hide. There came a point when I felt I was in people's ways in shops and other places. I struggled to snap out of that and I had to give myself a bit of a talking to.
"Then over a couple of weeks something clicked and I decided it's not going to stop me shopping and going out. And when I did just that I understood I wasn't in the way. In fact, people wanted to speak to me, some even cried.
"A couple of the lads were killed, so I owe it to them to get out of bed every day with a smile and carry on enjoying life.
"People might think I'm brave – but I disagree. I was just a soldier doing a job.
"That's the way I'll always see it."
- Rick's charity - A Soldier's Journey - has raised £100,000. All donations will go to Blesma (British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association), SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families Association), The Army Benevolent Fund and Help for Heroes.


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The Oregon Department of Justice investigates and prosecutes the Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act and other mortgage and foreclosure rescue fraud offenses. Violations may incur civil and criminal penalties, including prison.
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