The things we go through...

Inspired by GC15DZP, Lost and almost forgotten, A cache by abby220

Every once & a while I run across something that makes me laugh. This log entry did just that:

THIS IS A WILD ONE HERE, WE FOUND THE CEMETERY SIGNED THE GUEST REG, IN THE MAIL BOX JUST INSIDE THE GATE AND FOUND THE CACHE SIGNED THE LOG THEN LEFT TO GO TO THE CUSSETTA MOUNTAIN CEMETERY WHICH SHOWED VERY CLOSE TO THIS ONE IT WAS ABOUT 5:30PM AND I HAD TO HAVE JUST ONE MORE I TURNED UP THE NEXT ROAD I THOUGHT WAS A ROAD ,MRS GREAT SAID IT WASN'T A ROAD WHAT DOES SHE KNOW? AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT A MILE IN WHAT WAS NOT A ROAD BUT A LOG SKIDDERS PATH(TOLD MRS.GREAT THAT EARLIER) I TRIED TO TURN AROUND WENT OVER A BERM AND HIGH CENTERED FRONT OF FRAME ON A STUMP, ARE WE HAVING FUN YET, SO NOT TO LOOK LIKE A FOOL I JACKED UP TRUCK TRIED TO GET OFF STUMP TO NO AVAIL, NOW ITS DARK FORGOT TO PUT FLASHLIGHT IN TRUCK, FINALLY SWALLOWED MY PRIDE CALLED A FRIEND WHO LIVES IN A TOWN ABOUT 5 MILES FROM MY FUBAR,HE HAD A DEER LEASE ABOUT 3 MILES FROM MY LOCATION, TALKED TO HIM TILL HE FOUND ME THIS IS ABOUT 6:30PM HE WENT HOME GOT HIS TRACTOR I RODE A MILE IN WITH HIM ON FENDER ONLY 1000 SMALL FORD DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TRACTOR TO GET ME OFF, SO CALLED WRECKER ABOUT 8:30 RODE A MILE BACK TO ROAD ON FENDERWAITED ON WRECKER LEFT MRS.GREAT AT HOUSE WITH FRIENDS WIFE(BEST THING TO DO CAUSE IM TOAST WITH HER)WRECKER GETS THERE WE GO IN PULLS ME OFF STUMP AND GUESS WHAT?A FLAT ON RIGHT REAR SIDE I HAD BEEN SPINNING IN SAND TRING TO GET OUT FANCY THAT. WRECKER DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO PULL AROUND ME TO LIFT MEUP TO CHANGE TIRE, I HAD NOT MADE A SMART DECISION SINCE ABOUT 5:30 PM BUT I MADE ONE THENI DROVE ON FLAT TIRE VTO HARD GROUND AND CHANGED FLAT THIS IS NOW ABOUT 12:00AM THANKE3D WRECKER GUY HUGGED MY FRIEND AND DROVE HOME SO I COULD GET UP AND DRIVE TO PARIS TEX. AT 6:00AM FOR SURGERY , WAS SUPPOSE TO RELAX THIS DAY BEFORE SUGERY CAUSE MY BLOOD PRESSURE HAD BEEN SKY HIGH, GUESS WHOSES BLOOD PRESSURE GOT HIGHER THAN MINE ASK MRS.GREAT.:(

Ahh...the things we go through in the name of geocaching!

I don't know for sure, but I'm fairly certain that this WAS NOT funny at the time but reading about somebody else's geo-blunders is always more comical than living your own.

Cemetery Cache Cover Story

Inspired by GC18175: Once was Deadly, A cache by Fire2Water

Many caches are hidden in cemeteries. Some argue as to whether this should be allowed or not, but I am in agreement with allowing caches to be hidden in a cemetery. A lot of times these places and the people who are residents thereof seem to be forgotten. Hiding caches in these places does no harm & when geocachers practice CITO, the areas are often improved.

Sometimes you get blindsided & muggles seem to come out of nowhere. What are you supposed to do when the little old blue haired lady comes up and wants to know why you're snooping around her daddy's grave? Sadly, many old cemeteries are victims of vandals. As a result of the vandalism, some people "watch" these places & come to "investigate" when visitors stop by.

It's not always easy to explain to somebody why you're snooping around. Telling them that you're looking for a hidden tupperware container just doesn't always seem like the best option. Sure, they may understand & allow you to continue your search. However, they may think you're up to no good & tell you to be on your way. And regardless of what they tell you, they may keep an eye on you & remove the cache after watching you find it.

So...you need a good cover story. And for a cemetery cache...I've got you one.

There is another "hobby" that fits nicely when you need a good cover story at a cemetery cache: cemetery transcription. If you carry a camera geocaching along with you, you've got all you need to make it work. Even if you don't carry a camera, a small notebook will work just as well for your cover story prop. Even your GPS will be easy to add into the equation.

Find-A-Grave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) is a resource for finding the final resting place of family, friends and famous people. Many of the cemeteries list GPS coordinates as well in oprder to help others interested in visiting. It is an invaluable tool for the genealogist and family history buff.

You can easily appease most cemetery muggles by claiming to be working on such a project. They'll most likely be more than happy to let you get back to your task. Of course, you might want to actually take a few pictures or jot down a few notes to make it work.