Haven't Quit Forever ...just forced to stop for a while

We are  still talking caching, trying to keep up in the forums and thinking up hide ideas, but getting out in "the field" isn't something we have had the opportunity to do. 

With less than ten finds in the past two months we are definitely missing geocaching and MORE THAN THAT, all of our geocaching friends. Life has been dealing some pretty tough blows the past couple of months, but hopefully things will be better soon and we will be back out and about once again.

Keep on caching and we will see you on the trails again very soon...

I HOPE!!!

A Year Already??!!??!!??!!??!!??

On March 15th, 2008 Catfish Cabin in Jackson Tennessee played host to a great group of folks...The Jackson Area Geocachers aka JAG. The back room of the establishment was filled with cachers of all ages and from all walks of life (40+ members, family  & friends). Everyone was laughing and having a great time as they shared their caching adventures. There were those there with thousands of finds and years of experience and they were just as eager to hear the new cacher's story as the new cacher was to hear tales and tricks from the seasoned cacher.

That is just one of the things that makes this group so great. Everyone is open and willing to help. Sharing is in abundance. Sharing stories, techniques, tactics and even down to sharing each others burdens. You can count on the folks in this group.

After dinner and the trail tales came the "First Annual JAGGY Awards" The winners were:

Favorite Micro Cache--Dalls
Evil Park Widget GC11PX2

Favorite Traditional Cache--Yogi & Dolphin
Not a Charter Member GC12BAN

Favorite Location/Journey/Experience--Team Bluff
BWA-Welcome to the Bluff GC11NYJ

Favorite Event Cache--BigDaddyD
JAG JAG JAG JAG JAG JAG JAG Campout GC168TV


Then it was outside to pose for our traditional group photo.

See you at the next JAG event.

  JAG's 2008 CITO at Pickwick

The JAG Philoso....Photographer  

 

JAG Leaps Around Jackson

Well, another awesome JAG event in now down in the record books. On "Leap Day" we completed our first multi stage event. The night started with appetizers at TGIF. Then it was off to Buffalo Wilds WIngs for the main course. Dessert was two more stages. Beverages came from Starbucks and the pastries from Cinnabon.

We had many that were able to make all 4 stages of the event with our largest turn out being at BWW for the main course. That was an interesting session. The service left a GREAT deal to be desired, but the company and conversation more than made up for it. When we did finally (and hour and five minutes after ordering) get our food here is what happened. Yep that's right she dumped the entire tray. Most of the wings on the table went to the floor too but after over an hour JL figured he might as well take the food anyway he could get it. (No, not reeeeeeeally.)

Everyone seemed to have a great time here despite the minor set backs. We certainly had our little area of the place packed. The kids played the adults talked and the JAG Nation had another knock out event.

Hope to see you in a couple of weeks at our big birthday blowout. Make plans to attend. As with all other JAG events, I know this one will be another doozie.

JAG Anniversary Bash March 15th, 2008

JAG Leaps Around Jackson

More Than Just a Reviewer

To many throughout the geocaching community, MaxCacher was more than just a reviewer. He was also a cacher, JoGPS and a friend...Joe. Today, Joe announced that he was resigning from his position as a volunteer reviewer for the state of Tennessee. It is with sad hearts that we see Joe leave this area of the caching community. Joe has been a strong force in geocaching in Tennessee. He has hidden, hunted, reviewed and given council on more caches than I can even begin to imagine. He has always been willing to help the newbie and advise the seasoned cacher.

As with anyone in a position to make decisions, Joe met those that opposed him. I will say only one thing about this...whether you like his decision or not, Joe made his decision based on the guidelines set forth by GC.com. If that worked for your cache...great, if not, it was still his decision and he stood by it. I totally respect that. It is not always easy to do what is right, but it is still ALWAYS right.

To Joe, I say happy retirement. I feel quite sure you won't miss the stress of the "volunteer job" you have worked so hard at for so many years. Know that you will be missed as a reviewer, but we certainly hope this will free up some of your time so you can hit the trails more and make more of those awesome JAG campouts.

Best Wishes friend.

Yard Pass Granted, Ammo Can Awarded

After several months in the making, we were finally able to have Volnut's 1K Shindig.

There were both new and seasoned cachers in attendance. The Snappy's Pizza Crew was awesome and so was the pizza. The entire Volnut family was there and of course the other two Bluff Boys. It was great to see the JAG friends we hadn't seen since Christmas and we are looking forward to our next JAG Event.

Also, our One Year Anniversary celebration is just around the corner. That is one thing about this group, if you are forced to miss an event, just sit tight, there will be another one soon.

I have added some new pics from the 1K Event. Hope you enjoy.

JAG Christmas

This was another great night with our JAG Nation Friends. Cachers--non-cachers, young and not as young ;o),... WOW what a night. Food, fun and games.

It was hilarious watching folks trying to figure out the Chinese Counting system. Maybe Lil Slugger can teach dad the system. :o) Brit has a new card trick to amaze her friends with and Dirty Santa was fun.

The Mays' home was beautifully decorated inside and out. The lights and the beautiful trees sure help set the scene. This old "Scrooge" kinda felt the Christmas spirit starting to creep in. It really began to look a lot like Christmas as we drove home at 2 in the morning and it was snowing. The snow was very pretty coming down.