2006 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Good Evening everyone!

This should prove interesting. Inks is having his kidney stones dealt with on Friday. I am praying he's up to the pre-dig gig. I'd go without him - but it would feel weird.

Only 3 more wakeups until the first clue and sleepless nights!

It's on Hardman Ave. in SSP. Across from Stockman's Truck Stop. Just North of Wakota Bridge.

http://www.mytscstore.com/default.asp

I sure hope he's feeling better and you make it out! We'll miss you if you don't.

Missing the pre-dig gig doesn't even compute. I haven't missed one yet.

heh...

Ive missed them all except for one...

so far.

we will be late... but still hope to make it

terry- just have it done at united and then roll him over to mcgoverns, or we can go visit him.

So....

since they're going to call Camp Snoopy, "The Park" now.... does that mean, we have another one to add to the list?

Why hasnt some other park taken that name already?

If I was a park, i'd want to be called THE Park above anything else....

Thanks! I'm actually headed home via IGH this evening, so if the weather's not too terrible, I might be able to check it out!

We are supposed to get 3-5 inches of snow today! Hope that means a nice and long treasure hunt.

I heard a dusting, 2 inches at most.

doesn't matter

what it does prevent now is some old lady out walking her dog to spot it in the leaves.

I think we need to worry more about the squirrels than the dogs.

Of the two, one has a history of moving it on us.

Oh come now, we can't be sure of that. That's rodent profiling.

yea! They don't all eat green jelly doughnuts you know!

ha. mine is scheduled this saturday night. gonna be a little bit of each...

Fortunaly they did mine last weekend.

Maybe a cop moved it then?

heh

zing!

w00t!

Almost time hunters!

Check your gear!

On behalf of squirrels, I think it wasnt them...

I watch TV, and it seems from commercials....that they like to play PS2, play with acorns, and eat cheese...

I'm pretty sure it was one of the bunch of dead raccoons that moved the thing.... possibly the one we found that wasnt completely dead yet, and growled, when we tried to move it.....

I . CLOTHING:

a) Liner socks, 2 pr.

b) Vapor barrier socks

c) Heavy socks, 1 pr.

d) Expedition weight long underwear.

e) Fleece/wool pants and shirt.

f) Goretex (or equivalent) bibs / coat.

g) Neck gator.

h) Lightweight balaclava

i) Flap hat.

j) Down suit (optional).

k) Neoprene face mask.

l) Gaiters

m) Booties

n) Liner gloves2 pr.

o) Gore-Tex over mitt.

II. EQUIPMENT

A. Goggles or glacier glasses. L. Bivy Sack

B. 1 liter water bottle. M. Sleeping Bag

C. Water Bottle Cover N. Space Blanket

D. 2 cup measure. O. Tent

E. Two spoons. P. Cook pot

F. Swiss knife or leatherman. Q. Rope (3-4mm diameter).

G. Lighter/matches. R. Stove

H. Journal and pencil. S. Fuel

I. Compass. T. Shovel/Sled (Small plastic)

J. Radio U. Toilet paper.

K. Maps.

FANNY PACK OR VEST

1. Flares

2. Lighter.

3. Candle lantern and extra candle.

4. Signal mirror, Laser pointer/strobe

5. Whistle.

6. Compass.

7. Emergency blanket.

8. Aluminum foil.

9. Cotton ball fire starter.

11. Steel wool.

12. Metal match.

13. Waxed paper.

14. Snare wire.

15. Wire saw.

16. Knife.

17. Tea bags.

18. Bouillon cubes.

19. Oatmeal.











SURVIVAL KIT CHECKLIST

 1. First aid kit\First aid manual

A. Sterile gauze dressings.

B. Compass type bandages.

C. Band-Aids.

D. Triangular bandages.

E. Adhesive tapes.

F. Anti-bacterial soap.

G. Antiseptic soap.

H. Tweezers, scissors and needles.

I. Rubber gloves.

J. Face masks.

K. Antidiarrhea pills.

M. Prescription drugs.

N. Spare eyeglasses/contacts.

O. Chemical heat packs and ice packs.

P. Pen and paper.

Q. Hypothermia thermometer.

R. Insect repellent.

S. Big garbage bags.

2. Water Purification System/Bottled Water

3. Food

4. Sleeping Bag/Bivy Sacks.

5. Tent/Shelter

6. Fire starting Kits/Cooking Set-up

7. Flashlights/Candles/Lantern

8. Tools

A. Knife.

B. Leatherman.

C. Ax/Saw

D. Rope.

E. Shovel-Small plastic sled.

9. Radios/Batteries.

10. Extra Clothes

11. Signaling

A. Mirror.

B. Smoke.

C. Flares.

D. Pocket Rockets.





1. Sleeping bag suitable for winter camping (rated for at least -35 F).

2 Three ice screws for tie down.

3. Minimum of 50' of 5/8 inch nylon rope.

4. Adequate survival food for pilot and passengers.

5 Fire starters.

6. Basic tool kit.

7. Ax or saw.

8. Basic emergency shelter.

9 Fire extinguisher.

10. First aid kit.

11. Snowshoes. >

No ice cream?

Check

no booze?

Check

HEH

I believe it.

heh...

thats a long list of equipment...

I just kick it oldschool, like the cavemen did, when it was their medallion hunt.....with a rake/hoe, and a flashlight...

luckily a lot of my geocaching road trip equipment is multi purpose.

My brother in law has a kick ass head lamp, he brought it last year to Crosby. He uses it for coon hunting. Super powerful. Everybody we walked by went "oooohhhh coooool"

we have a couple of those flashlights that you wind up... not gonna run out of batteries this year! :smile:

we also have one of them that you have to shake to "charge". looks like you're ya well you figure it out.

Too bad this is a moderated thread, we could all have a field day with that one.

There are so many things that I want to say right now. I guess a simple "Boing" will have to do.

"Boing"

heeheeheehee!

tHAT'S A HARD ONE TO FIGURE OUT.

looks like I'll be hanging out with Ian this year :wink:

I bought a 3 million

DORCY

hands free operation

Super White Halogen Bulb

with Florescent Area Light

Considered a Spot Light but stands on its own

I havnt opened it yet... anyone have any ideas if this is ok? I couldnt find any lanterns and I get scared of being in charge of oil or gas anyhow....

I may be following OTiS & Jake around

so you shake it and it gets turned on?

how long will the battery last???

that is usually the sucky part of gasless.

I went through the 'liquor cabinet' ---when you have young kids it is that cabinet above the stove :smile:

pulled out 2 full bottles of Peppermint Schnapps, Butterscotch, Raspberry and Root Beer. packed them away in the bag- What I really want this year is a flask of Raspberry Brandy. I need some memories.

LL...ummmm.... yeah :sheepish:

I've still got a big bottle that I bought on the last day of the 2005 hunt.

its a rechargable thing - It came with a car battery charger as well as a plug in at home charger. ----

I agree- I had trouble choosing a good light cause the battery operated one was smaller and only shot light in one direction where as this one has the florescent light on top (as well as the spot light) that goes in different directions.

I dont know if I should open it or keep looking- got it at Sears

:eek:

I have a rechargable lantern, it sucks for seeing outdoors. It's best used inside your tent so you can change your clothes without setting the tent on fire. I also use it for power outages. Propane lanterns tend to be more powerful for outdoor use.

ok- thanks tater- guess a trip to Joes in in the works now

Janice.

JOE?

"so you shake it and it gets turned on?"

I now have the inspiration for a tatoo! Thanks LL!