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abbie's mom · 01-14-2008, 12:47 PM

....anyone?

saphire · 01-14-2008, 02:11 PM

Ada, I didn't have a clue what this was - so I looked it up. Sounds interesting and fun, but well you know how bad I am with computers, I would be even worse with a GPS!!! My hubby and son have one in their cars, I just follow my nose

don't ever travel very far by myself so that ok.

Do a lot of people play over there? As I said I've never heard of it here.

Hugs,
Sheilagh

domesticated08 · 01-14-2008, 02:29 PM

I've never heard of it...

abbie's mom · 01-14-2008, 02:31 PM

Hey Sheilagh!

It is very fun, and a LOT of people play it - all over the world. Lookee here

.

Hugs,

celstu1 · 01-14-2008, 02:47 PM

Its fun!!!! Ive done it once with my friend, he has a GPS! I want a GPS so I can do it myself! Take the boys in the summer (dogs) and go walk in the woods finding those things!

Jenn218 · 01-14-2008, 02:58 PM

I have a group of friends who really enjoy this....some are in it for the "sport" of it...others as a family thing....we haven't gotten into it though...but I have lots of information on it if needed.

moosie's mom · 01-14-2008, 03:20 PM

Our oldest does this a lot. (even in other towns/states~~~on vacation)
I went with him two different times. It was fun. He is now living in a differnet state from us

, so I haven't gone in a couple of years. A girl I work with goes all the time. Her, her husband and two dogs take Geocashing vacations. It is BIG.

YorkieMom55 · 01-14-2008, 05:24 PM

I love it.......we have a family team. It gets you out and you look for the clues. We used the GPS on our sailboat for years so it's easy for me, even with the brain thing going on. You just set the waypoint and head for it. I have a new Garmin with a wrist strap and take it on bike rides on the local trails.

MyFairLacy · 01-14-2008, 07:23 PM

I met a girl my freshman year in college that did that. She was really into it. It sounds like it would be fun

diach · 01-14-2008, 07:25 PM

Yes, I go geocaching. It is lots of fun and I enjoy being outside. I also do letterboxing. It is like geocaching, but you stamp a book instead of taking something.

abbie's mom · 01-14-2008, 07:29 PM

yaaaaaaay!....Hello fellow 'cachers! We just love it, too! The sport is growing so fast, now, though - soon, there won't be any space to place a cache! Hubby and I don't get to go nearly as much as we'd like; but, do enjoy it when we can.

Thinking of letterboxing, too. Guess I'd need to get a stamp made.

abbie's mom · 01-22-2008, 05:00 AM

Hey fellow geochachers,

Anyone have an interesting salad recipe? Or an easy, quick dish for probably 20+ people? One of the cachers here, is hosting a lunch to celebrate his 1000th find, and we're asked to bring desert or salad. Well, I think everyone else is bringing desert! LOL Oh...potato salads are out, as my best geocaching bud is taking that.

TIA

Jenn218 · 01-22-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by abbie's mom

Hey fellow geochachers,

Anyone have an interesting salad recipe? Or an easy, quick dish for probably 20+ people? One of the cachers here, is hosting a lunch to celebrate his 1000th find, and we're asked to bring desert or salad. Well, I think everyone else is bringing desert! LOL Oh...potato salads are out, as my best geocaching bud is taking that.

TIA

Sounds like fun....there is always the mixed lettuce greens and baby spinach, throw in whatever vegies you like (carrots, celery, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, etc)....take different toppings (bacon bits, croutons, etc) and different dressings. You can pretty much make whatever.

I like this salad:
Tangy Broccoli Salad
(this recipe serves 12, so it would need to be doubled or so)
3/4 cup Miracle Whip Light Dressing
2 TB sugar
2 TB vinegar
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets (6 cups)
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled
1 small red onion, chopped

Mix dressing, sugar and vinegar in large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients, mix lightly. Cover.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Jenn218 · 01-22-2008, 09:43 AM

There's also always the layered "dip"....refried beans, salsa, lettuce, olives, whatever else you want...and serve w/ chips.

OR a taco salad...which I think was made from taco flavored Dorito chips, catalina dressing, kidney beans (drained) and lettuce, tomato, etc.

saphire · 01-22-2008, 10:14 AM

HeHe, Jenn, I was going to send the same recipe - except I use cauliflower instead of broccoli and add shredded lettuce . It really is yummy.

I like the sound of the layered dip. Would you mind if I borrowed it??

I also like to make this:

Equal quantities of-

Shredded lettuce
Sliced cucumber
Chopped spring onions
Chopped avocado pear

Then add in smaller quantity-
Chopped blue cheese
Sliced peaches (tinned)
A little of the juice from peaches
A few nuts.

Mix all together, the avo , blue cheese and peach juice kind of make it's own dressing. so no need for extra. You can make as much or little as you wish.
If you pop the avo pip in till you serve, the avo will not go brown.
Bonus, its not fattening

Sheilagh

01-14-2008, 12:47 PM	#1
abbie's mom Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,593 Blog Entries: 4	Geocaching.... ....anyone? __________________ Ask Abi

01-14-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	Ada, I didn't have a clue what this was - so I looked it up. Sounds interesting and fun, but well you know how bad I am with computers, I would be even worse with a GPS!!! My hubby and son have one in their cars, I just follow my nose don't ever travel very far by myself so that ok. Do a lot of people play over there? As I said I've never heard of it here. Hugs, Sheilagh __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

01-14-2008, 02:31 PM	#4
abbie's mom Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,593 Blog Entries: 4	Hey Sheilagh! It is very fun, and a LOT of people play it - all over the world. Lookee here . Hugs, __________________ Ask Abi

01-14-2008, 02:47 PM	#5
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Its fun!!!! Ive done it once with my friend, he has a GPS! I want a GPS so I can do it myself! Take the boys in the summer (dogs) and go walk in the woods finding those things! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

01-14-2008, 02:58 PM	#6
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I have a group of friends who really enjoy this....some are in it for the "sport" of it...others as a family thing....we haven't gotten into it though...but I have lots of information on it if needed. __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

01-14-2008, 02:29 PM	#3
domesticated08 Lovin' every minute Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,132	I've never heard of it...

01-14-2008, 03:20 PM	#7
moosie's mom And Mimi's too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Coast of CA Posts: 4,086	Our oldest does this a lot. (even in other towns/states~~~on vacation) I went with him two different times. It was fun. He is now living in a differnet state from us , so I haven't gone in a couple of years. A girl I work with goes all the time. Her, her husband and two dogs take Geocashing vacations. It is BIG. __________________ Hugs and Yorkie Kisses from Linda, Moose and Mimi : The Moose is Loose: Moose wubs AprilLove

01-14-2008, 05:24 PM	#8
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	I love it.......we have a family team. It gets you out and you look for the clues. We used the GPS on our sailboat for years so it's easy for me, even with the brain thing going on. You just set the waypoint and head for it. I have a new Garmin with a wrist strap and take it on bike rides on the local trails. __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack

01-14-2008, 07:23 PM	#9
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I met a girl my freshman year in college that did that. She was really into it. It sounds like it would be fun __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

01-14-2008, 07:25 PM	#10
diach Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 225	Yes, I go geocaching. It is lots of fun and I enjoy being outside. I also do letterboxing. It is like geocaching, but you stamp a book instead of taking something. __________________ Murphy 4/3/07 Toby 12/11/92-12/29/06

01-14-2008, 07:29 PM	#11
abbie's mom Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,593 Blog Entries: 4	yaaaaaaay!....Hello fellow 'cachers! We just love it, too! The sport is growing so fast, now, though - soon, there won't be any space to place a cache! Hubby and I don't get to go nearly as much as we'd like; but, do enjoy it when we can. Thinking of letterboxing, too. Guess I'd need to get a stamp made. __________________ Ask Abi

01-22-2008, 05:00 AM	#12
abbie's mom Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,593 Blog Entries: 4	Hey fellow geochachers, Anyone have an interesting salad recipe? Or an easy, quick dish for probably 20+ people? One of the cachers here, is hosting a lunch to celebrate his 1000th find, and we're asked to bring desert or salad. Well, I think everyone else is bringing desert! LOL Oh...potato salads are out, as my best geocaching bud is taking that. TIA __________________ Ask Abi

01-22-2008, 09:43 AM	#14
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	There's also always the layered "dip"....refried beans, salsa, lettuce, olives, whatever else you want...and serve w/ chips. OR a taco salad...which I think was made from taco flavored Dorito chips, catalina dressing, kidney beans (drained) and lettuce, tomato, etc. __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

01-22-2008, 10:14 AM	#15
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	HeHe, Jenn, I was going to send the same recipe - except I use cauliflower instead of broccoli and add shredded lettuce . It really is yummy. I like the sound of the layered dip. Would you mind if I borrowed it?? I also like to make this: Equal quantities of- Shredded lettuce Sliced cucumber Chopped spring onions Chopped avocado pear Then add in smaller quantity- Chopped blue cheese Sliced peaches (tinned) A little of the juice from peaches A few nuts. Mix all together, the avo , blue cheese and peach juice kind of make it's own dressing. so no need for extra. You can make as much or little as you wish. If you pop the avo pip in till you serve, the avo will not go brown. Bonus, its not fattening Sheilagh __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston