tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57035980818490779552024-02-20T09:12:05.848-08:00HeadHardHat's Ingenious Cache InventorRelease the Geocache Mad Scientist in all of us! Geocaching is a very addictive game where you use a GPS unit to find creatively designed containers or “caches” hidden all around our planet. This blog is dedicated to all the Ingenious Cache Inventors out there who love making these wonder boxes almost as much as they do finding them. Enjoy the geocache tutorials found within.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-28398332460512261322010-09-12T16:25:00.000-07:002010-09-12T16:31:27.235-07:00GeoSnippits - Make Your Own Evil Nano Geocache<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/TIZn3KaUsOI/AAAAAAAAMf4/ShAXUM_Nv1Y/s1600/IMG_6110-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/TIZn3KaUsOI/AAAAAAAAMf4/ShAXUM_Nv1Y/s400/IMG_6110-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514208991146979554" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>One of the really cool features about geocaching is the ability for geocachers to invent geocaches. The possibilities are almost endless and limited only to our imagination. One thing for sure is if someone creates a geocache and the design is solid others will modify it to their liking. That is the way it should be and keeps the game, sport, obsession fresh and fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>This particular geocache is one of those adaptations. It originated from my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZVEwrPks3g"><b>How To Make An Evil Ant Hill Geocache</b></a> video of which I made last year. Recently I received an email from <b>Seth Jones</b> who sent in some photos where he made a geocache based off the Ant Hill geocache and instead of using bondo he used a plastic resin. <a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2010/06/very-nice-modification-of-my-evil-ant.html">Check out the post I made about it here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was immediately intrigued and had to make some geocache versions for myself. This video shows how I made them and the end results. I completely expect our viewers to come up with their adaptations as well. </div><div><br /></div><object width="580" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/isyT6_8ogFo?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/isyT6_8ogFo?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="580" height="360"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>If the viewer above does not display, please use this link to view the video.</div><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isyT6_8ogFo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isyT6_8ogFo</a></div><div><br /></div><div>As usual your comments, show suggestions, etc. are welcome. Please be sure to send in photos of your geocache ideas. They may get posted in one of our upcoming GeoSnippits videos.</div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Twitter me at<br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/headhardhat/">@headhardhat</a><br /><br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at<br /><a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-6405749685696094822010-08-24T12:06:00.000-07:002010-08-24T12:07:47.204-07:00HHH's Nano Resin Based Geocache Hides<div><div>I want to thank <b>Seth Jones</b> who sent in a photograph a few weeks ago of a modified version of my bondo <b>Evil Ant Hill geocache</b>. You can see it here: <a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2010/06/very-nice-modification-of-my-evil-ant.html">ClickMe</a> where you will note that instead of bondo, a resin was used to create the geocache. </div><div></div><div></div><div>Over the weekend I wanted to see if I could make a geocache that was thinner than my ant hill geocache and use something really small like a nano. Below are the steps I took to make it. </div><div>As usual I fully expect my readers to come up with a zillion versions of this and add their own twists. I say go for it but before you do check out my version. <i>FYI - You can get resin at many craft stores near you.</i></div><div></div><div></div><div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/TDOU-XvoARI/AAAAAAAAMZ4/AK1qnCeB56U/s320/IMG_5927.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490896169941336338" /></div><div>I started out by taking some Styrofoam and scraping out an area that would have a very rocky or dirt clod look to it. About two and a half to three inches in diameter.</div><div></div><div></div><div>When it comes to using resin there are many different ways of making a mold including plastics, Styrofoam and plaster of paris. Try different ways and see what works best for you.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/TDOXPYCKxAI/AAAAAAAAMaE/oGK2aM09fQg/s200/IMG_5939.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490898661100143618" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div><div>Next, make a small portion of the resin and fill just enough of the very bottom to create a base for the nano to sit upon and yet not fill up the entire mold.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Let the resin harden over night or until it is not tacky to the touch.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCCS1PFv8rKcCpLqT3ce_UOSssObn4fQAQreWXB-44E4d9AS3rsgwj854mwaDhPsw09BpHJSfI9SbI6esTCo85gDzJTO1_WNRryUk_eLHknBcI4LNKMpBmpkH2ul5LDuZ7YJwpTwz4P48/s200/IMG_5951.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490899516738138754" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Set the nano on the hardened resin base and then fill to just under the lid of the nano with more resin.</span></div><div></div><div></div><div>Let harden again over night.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/TDOZnpG1ftI/AAAAAAAAMag/LoW0955Poj8/s200/IMG_5955.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490901277023239890" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Carefully remove the hardened resin from the Styrofoam and pick as much of the mold away from the resin as you would like. </span></div><div>Personally I wasn't sure if I liked how it was looking at this point but the longer I played with it the more it really started looking like a rock, bark, a stone, etc.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/TDOa5IPD8CI/AAAAAAAAMas/5nfqgF63n3E/s320/IMG_5967.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490902676948643874" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Use your favorite combination of base spray paints and stone textured paints to colorize this geocache. I used a green and brown base with grey stone to give it a mold or bark look to it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></div><div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/TDObxwWdLOI/AAAAAAAAMa4/bmQqc7s1MeQ/s200/IMG_5969.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490903649789750498" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Note the bottom of this geocache and the nano cap is sticking out for easy access.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></div><div></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></div><div></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></div><div></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/TDOcYZboAOI/AAAAAAAAMbA/bcOP4EzggA8/s400/IMG_5964.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490904313652314338" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">After playing with several different camouflage combinations of paint colors and the nice texture of the Styrofoam for the top section I was amazed how quickly I could closely duplicate a look of tree bark, moss, mold, even old asphalt. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></div><div></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This is a great addition to my Evil Ant Hill collection of geocaches and I hope it inspires you to make all sorts of variations for your geocaching enjoyment. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></div><div></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Have fun!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></div><div></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">-HHH</span></span></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?</div><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a></div><div>-------------------------------------------------------</div><div>Twitter me at</div><div><a href="http://www.twitter.com/headhardhat/">@headhardhat</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at</div><div><a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-19854036979316472832009-10-09T08:34:00.000-07:002009-10-09T08:37:23.757-07:00HeadHardHat's EVIL Ant Hill Geocache<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Ss63zh19tiI/AAAAAAAAJUA/RQqOJQYU7XU/s1600-h/IMG_4820-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/Ss63zh19tiI/AAAAAAAAJUA/RQqOJQYU7XU/s400/IMG_4820-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390447899894986274" /></a><div>First and foremost I have to give credit to one of our GeoSnippits viewers <b>TheWhiteCroe,</b> who took me down this EVIL path by giving me the suggestion to see if a fake rock could be made out of bondo. I will be sending him an Official GeoSnippits pathtag for the suggestion. </div><div><br /></div><div>It all came out of trying to prototype the geocache in the first place. I started out very similar to how it is described in the video. I simply made some bondo and poured it out on top of the 35mm container. I observed how quickly the bondo started to harden so I started piling it up on top of itself. Before I knew it I had that same shape you see out of the <b>Close Encounters</b> movie. It certainly didn't look like a rock. In fact it looked more like a dog turd but I wanted to see how the textured spray paint was going to look so I painted it anyways. After it dried I looked at it again and the light stone paint looked a lot more like sand than anything. Then it popped in my brain, "well that looks a whole lot like an ant hill..."</div><div><br /></div><div>So after trying a couple of different stone colors I was really pleased with the results. The rest is now history and my EVIL Ant Hill made from bondo is out in the world. The video wasn't out more than a couple of minutes before the comments started pouring in. One suggestion was to use a nano instead of a 35mm container to make it even smaller. I just love how the main template of an idea comes out and people use their own ideas to make it better. All I can say is go for it. </div><div><br /></div><div>I had a blast making this video and inventing the Ant Hill Geocache, now back to making that geocache look like a rock. Where did I put that bondo?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1ZVEwrPks3g&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1ZVEwrPks3g&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br /></div><div>If the viewer above does not display click the link below to see the video:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZVEwrPks3g">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZVEwrPks3g</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">HeadHardHat is known for making all sorts of interesting and creative geocaches. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Watch all his geocaching tutorial videos at </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.geosnippits.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">www.geosnippits.com</span></a></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?<br /><a href="http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/">http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/</a><br />-------------------------------------------------------<br />Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-68146997310041709182009-09-19T06:32:00.000-07:002009-09-19T07:07:38.951-07:00GeoSnippits How To Make Your Own PVC Water Main Geocache<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SrTllkk4MGI/AAAAAAAAIsM/5Zeibay7OG8/s1600-h/Pictures+140-2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SrTllkk4MGI/AAAAAAAAIsM/5Zeibay7OG8/s400/Pictures+140-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383179888250859618" /></a>I don't know why I like making unusual geocache hosts out of PVC but I do know it is a whole lot of fun. This next example came to me while doing my normal walk through at the hardware store. I was thinking about how to make a really nice hide that would be very much waterproof.<div><br /></div><div>While strolling down the plumbing area I noticed the water main shutoff and the inspiration hit me. I have not seen this particular type of geocache before and even though the cost is a bit more this time the results I think are well worth it. Below is the list of items you are going to need to make this amazing geocache. It is not the only way you can construct it. If you have better ideas of what you want to do with the initial design then go for it. You are only limited by your own imagination.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>HHH's PVC Water Main Geocache</b></div><div><br /></div><div>1 - 2" Water Main Valve ($13.00US)</div><div>2 - 2" Male Connectors ($2.50 US each)</div><div>2 - 2" Elbow Joints ($2.50 US each)</div><div>1 - Small Pill Holder (metal). These can be found at any pharmacy for about $5.00US</div><div>1 - Log Sheet small enough to fit in pill holder.</div><div>2 - Tent or Yard Stakes</div><div>PVC glue</div><div><br /></div><div>Well that's about it.. Enjoy this little creation of mine and have fun watching the video. If you have any questions, comments, etc. then by all means, send me an email. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/headhardhat@gmail.com">headhardhat@gmail.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Za2JgZnjI_Q&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Za2JgZnjI_Q&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>If for some reason the video viewer does not show above please click the link below to go to our You Tube page.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za2JgZnjI_Q">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za2JgZnjI_Q</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif;color:#003333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>HeadHardHat's Ingenious Cache Inventor: </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif;color:#003333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=5703598081849077955">http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=5703598081849077955</a></span></b></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos</b></div><div><a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a></div><div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-70321654553409831212009-05-26T20:22:00.000-07:002009-05-26T20:23:57.461-07:00GeoSnippits Make Your Own PVC Hydrant GeocacheThe latest <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Geocaching</span> Tutorial Video</span> went live on <span style="font-weight: bold;">You Tube</span>.<br /><br />This episode entitled "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1YCbcphy7E"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">GeoSnippits</span> Make Your Own PVC Hydrant <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Geocache</span></a>" is a How To tutorial which gives you step by step instructions on making your own <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">geocache</span> out of some PVC pipe and other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">knick</span> knacks found at your local hardware store.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/W1YCbcphy7E&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/W1YCbcphy7E&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Also featured in this episode is the introduction to Emily the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">GeoPuppy</span> who tests to make sure the hydrant <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">geocache</span> is up to puppy snuff.<br /><br />You can see the video via YouTube here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1YCbcphy7E">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1YCbcphy7E</a><br /><br />Please don't forget to visit our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">GeoSnippits</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Geocaching</span> Tutorial Videos Website at <a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-54897057473573500172009-04-07T20:24:00.000-07:002009-04-07T20:28:19.977-07:00A Unique Geocache ContainerIndeed the title says it all on this cool geocache container.. Check out the video created by Chris Pine:<br /><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z8gd7Nr-3Rs&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z8gd7Nr-3Rs&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8gd7Nr-3Rs">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8gd7Nr-3Rs</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-55909967043080848802009-03-29T19:28:00.000-07:002009-03-29T19:35:11.157-07:00Making Your Own Geocache Series: Size SmallWe had a lot of fun making this series and this episode will be very informative to many of new geocachers. It shows you how to choose, cammi, fill with swag and hide a small sized geocache. The tutorial gives hints on how to and how NOT to hide geocaches. Enjoy.<br /><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/piG1IjEYGKU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/piG1IjEYGKU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br />Here is the video via YouTube:<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piG1IjEYGKU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piG1IjEYGKU</a><br /><br />Be sure to check out our GeoSnippits Website:<br /><a href="http://www.geosnippits.com">http://www.geosnippits.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-70658455764741017182009-02-23T08:03:00.000-08:002009-02-23T08:04:37.124-08:00How To Make Your Own 35mm Geocache Containers Tutorial Video<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SaDIL15xqpI/AAAAAAAAFzE/fV83M7RsgA4/s1600-h/underlog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305460466815969938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SaDIL15xqpI/AAAAAAAAFzE/fV83M7RsgA4/s320/underlog.jpg" border="0" /></a>I woke up this morning with about ten different ideas for what I wanted to do for my next GeoSnippits Tutorial Video. I reached over and started reading my emails via my blackberry phone. Isn't technology wonderful?<br /><br />One of the first was an email from a very fine grandfather known as <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">obxnomad</span> a.k.a. <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Bob</span>.<br />He mentioned how his grandson and he loved watching <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">GeoSnippits</span> and reading my blog. He also mentioned how it would be great if I made a tutorial on how to put together and place a geocache. It took me about half a second to think of how I would do it and what a great suggestion that it was. Needless to say thanks to Bob our latest and greatest GeoSnippits is now live on youtube.<br /><br />Here it is:<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wuo9NMb18UY&hl=" width="445" height="364" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" fs="1&color1=" color2="0x4e9e00&border=" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed><br /><br /><br />I liked the idea so much that I have decided to do an entire series based on the viewpoint of putting out each size of geocache for the first time. In this video we concentrate on 35mm containers. We show how to cammi them up and some great suggestions on where to hide them in the wild. The next video will be on the small size but instead of concentrating more on the making of the geocache (which we will go over) but instead we will focus on finding good places to hide that size geocache. As we progress up through the sizes you will gain more and more information until you are a well informed geocacher.<br /><br />You can look forward to the future episodes in the weeks to come. Keep checking on our GeoSnippits website at http://www.geosnippits.com, this blog or on youtube.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-69396738650989004672009-02-07T12:21:00.000-08:002009-02-07T12:47:51.946-08:00GeoSnippits: How To Paint Geocaching Ammo Boxes<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SY3ymu6j6GI/AAAAAAAAFmI/l1Ae_IsEm-Y/s1600-h/IMG_3865.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300159083727546466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SY3ymu6j6GI/AAAAAAAAFmI/l1Ae_IsEm-Y/s400/IMG_3865.jpg" border="0" /></a>We have so many ideas for doing different types of HowTo tutorials for GeoSnippits we can hardly contain ourselves. Today is an absolutely glorious day outside and the first thing I though of was "Lets make a video on painting Ammo Boxes!", yeah I am a little strange that way but I have been asked by so many to do this particular GeoSnippits I just had to. Besides it was finally back in the upper 60s and the paint would dry the way it was supposed to.<br /><br />Here is the end result and we hope it provides information to you and inspires the makings of your own geocache.<br /><br />What you will need to paint your own Ammo Box Geocache:<br /><div><ul><li>At least one ammo box (any size) - you can get them at just about any Army Surplus store.</li><br /><li>Cleaning materials to insure box does not have any dirt or rust.</li><br /><li>Primer spray paint - preferably a color that will blend to the surroundings of the hide.</li><br /><li>Secondary paint - (optional) - Used to two tone the geocache and help hide it in surroundings. We recommend a textured paint for added effect.</li><br /><li>Stencil and contrast spray paint - All geocaches need to be labeled. Using our stencil approach gives you an option for correctly marking your geocache ammo box.</li></ul><p>Let us begin... Enjoy the tutorial.</p><p></p><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z73dxBtZ4fI&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z73dxBtZ4fI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>Link to the movie if not shown above: </em></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z73dxBtZ4fI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z73dxBtZ4fI</a></div><div></div><br /><div>GeoSnippits are geocaching tutorial videos made for geocachers of all experiences. You can see all within this ever growing series by going here:</div><br /><div><a href="http://www.geosnippits.com/">http://www.geosnippits.com/</a></div><div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-33889966250706823672009-01-07T05:12:00.000-08:002009-01-07T05:26:37.797-08:00GeoSnippits Tutorial Video: Make Your Own GeoCache with PVC PipeOne of my first posts on this blog was an article about how to make your own clever Geocache by using PVC pipe. I received many nice compliments about it so I decided it was time to make the tutorial into a full blown GeoSnippits video.<br /><br />This two parter shows you step by step instructions on how to make a cache in a cache which looks like a water or air drainpipe.<br /><br />If you want a quick list of what you will need so you can follow along, use this:<br /><br /><strong>PVC Drainpipe Geocache:</strong><br /><br />1 1.5" PVC pipe (8" - 12" long works best)<br />1 1.5" PVC elbow joint<br />1 1.5" Test Cap<br />Epoxy or other strong glue (don't use Krazy Glue)<br /><br />1 35mm film container<br />2 to 5 1" circular magnets<br />Heavy Duty Velcro<br /><br /><strong>Part One:</strong><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PfaNURS0x_c&hl=" width="425" height="344" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" fs="1" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed><br /><br /><strong>Part Two:</strong><br /><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TrbfabY0bzs&hl=" fs="1" width="425" height="344" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed><br /><br />Well there you are. Hope you enjoyed this tutorial and if you have any comments or suggestions, please send them along to me. You can see all my GeoSnippits tutorials by going here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/headhardhat">http://www.youtube.com/user/headhardhat</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-19211330029661337752008-12-23T23:04:00.000-08:002008-12-23T23:09:13.722-08:00GeoSnippits - Video Discussing Paperless Geocaching: Part 2<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/16Dv2BVpOnk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/16Dv2BVpOnk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Here is part two of a two part series of GeoSnippits Video tutorials about Paperless Geocaching. If you wait to the very end we even added a blooper for fun. Enjoy.<br /><br />You can get all of our GeoSnippits Tutorial Videos by going here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/headhardhat">http://www.youtube.com/user/headhardhat</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-71728663227484881642008-12-23T22:58:00.000-08:002008-12-23T23:03:06.107-08:00GeoSnippits - Video Discussing Paperless Geocaching<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7qXHcB5FY7I&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7qXHcB5FY7I&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Here is a really great part one of a two part video series showing you how to do Paperless Geocaching. <br /><br />You can see all of our GeoSnippits Video Tutorials by going here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/headhardhat">http://www.youtube.com/user/headhardhat</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-33383297463782969882008-12-23T22:54:00.000-08:002008-12-23T22:58:04.540-08:00GeoSnippits - Video Transferring Photographs From My Camera To My Computer<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tZcxkL-jHgU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tZcxkL-jHgU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Here is a really interesting GeoSnippits Video showing you how to move your digital photographs from your camera to your computer via a SD Card Reader.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-23806360633905279002008-11-26T18:11:00.000-08:002008-11-26T19:09:30.865-08:00GeoSnippits - Logging GeoCoins and TBs TutorialI realize that this particular episode of GeoSnippits is extremely basic but I have talked to people about Geocoins and Travel Bugs at events and they wanted more basic information on how they work in the world of Geocaching and how to log them. So I created this video.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzre-XWAbt3ijw2HySytmYntdEehoiG-KkBconfp_xy14wPPbF8fjWEtIrKZwAwFUkCOZyq5_piXUc1I4ec5Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-65792041257038596262008-11-17T04:43:00.000-08:002008-11-17T04:47:01.840-08:00Latest GeoSnippits - Mystery - Puzzle Caches on YouTube<p><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NKOPZ_cZt00&hl=" fs="1" width="425" height="344" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></p><p>The latest in the GeoSnippits Series is on YouTube. This episode of GeoSnippits hosted by HeadHardHat gives you four caches in one. We take a road trip to find out about Mystery and Puzzle geocaches. Our first adventure takes you to two traditional caches which give you the complete coordinates to the secret mystery cache. Then on to an unusual puzzle cache indeed. Follow HeadHardHat as he gives useful information to all about the game, hobby, obsession of geocaching.If you would like to see more about Geocaching and all the GeoSnippits episodes, please go here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/headhardhat">YouTube GeoSnippits Channel</a> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-29389655263260533972008-11-01T19:20:00.000-07:002008-11-01T19:22:29.679-07:00Latest GeoSnippit Out On YouTube - Intro Regular Size CachesThe latest and greatest of the GeoSnippits series is out on you tube. Host HeadHardHat goes over the most popular of geocache sizes - Regular. Learn why this size of geocache is such a favorite and see a sneak peek into an ammo box. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_z9sGTUHjFk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_z9sGTUHjFk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-11527235386428715902008-09-19T20:17:00.000-07:002008-09-24T18:55:18.173-07:00Cache Inventor Updates<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SNRw7ER55eI/AAAAAAAAA_0/Cot69qB297I/s1600-h/03-21-08_1436_edited.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247943625856902626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SNRw7ER55eI/AAAAAAAAA_0/Cot69qB297I/s320/03-21-08_1436_edited.jpg" border="0" /></a> Greetings all - HeadHardHat here,<br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Email Subscription</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div>Couple of things going on. First off we received a very nice comment about our blog from <strong>emcofnorthridge</strong> who asked if we could set up an email subscription. Not a problem, if you go to the right side column of either of our blogs and you will find an email subscription widget. Put in your email and do a quick comformation and anytime we post you will get the update. You can also visit our California friends of northridge by going to this link: <a href="http://emcofnorthridge.wordpress.com/">http://emcofnorthridge.wordpress.com/</a> and thanks again for the suggestion!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Upcoming Article About Glues</strong></div><div></div><br /><div>Been asking around by people who know, a.k.a fellow cachers, as to what are the best adhesives we can use to make caches. For example, what is the best glue to use for connecting a magnet to a 35mm container or what do you use to connect PVC pipe to concrete. I have been getting some really interesting information of which will be shared to you when I get back from my Boston trip. If you have any comments or suggestions, please send them in.</div><div></div><br /><div><strong>GeoSnippits You Tube Videos Welcomed</strong></div><div></div><br /><div>If you go over to my "<strong>I'm Not Obsessed</strong>" blog or put headhardhat in <strong>You Tube's</strong> search field you can see my first edition of GeoSnippits which will be a series of tutorials about everything geocaching. I have received a host of nice compliments and suggestions for other videos. Even though I am not even close to running out of ideas any from you will come to the top of the list so send them in.</div><div></div><br /><div>Well that's it for now. I should be able to get at least some posts in next week but if not I will at least send in a postcard from Boston, Mass. </div><div></div><br /><div>See ya soon,</div><div></div><br /><div>HeadHardHat</div><div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-85612941987000986772008-09-15T20:33:00.000-07:002008-09-15T21:22:13.457-07:00From The Email Bag: Wvangler's Random Musings<em><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SM8sa5j1CaI/AAAAAAAAA7g/rGBENGbepl8/s1600-h/04-08-08_1148.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246460931549235618" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SM8sa5j1CaI/AAAAAAAAA7g/rGBENGbepl8/s200/04-08-08_1148.jpg" border="0" /></a>Just in from our Email Bag:</em> Just some random musings on caches I’ve found. One was a slender microtube that was pushed into the end of one of those pieces of plastic landscaping edging. The top part of the edging is a long tubular section attached to a flat section that is pushed into the ground. The cache tube was inserted into the end and was a tough one to recognize.<br /><br /><div><div></div><div>One more that gave me fits was around a mall area. It was one of those random number/letter magnets stuck to the outside of an air conditioning unit. I looked forever and logged it as a “did not find” and then one day was researching cache’s on ebay when I discovered someone selling these. I knew instantly that was what that particular cache was so I returned and logged it. </div><div></div><br /><div>Lastly, at a local rest area someone made a cache out of an electrical box. They put fake screws on the cover plate and attached magnets inside. Then they screwed the electrical box to the wall right beside the payphone. I have no idea how or if they got permission to do this, but it was an ingenious cache. </div><div></div><br /><div>I have a metal lathe and have some ideas on boring out bolts to put microcaches inside. I hate to order stuff like bison tubes online. Are there any small nano style containers that you know of other than the bison tubes that are more readily available? </div><div></div><br /><div>The best that I can think of is the small Carmex lip balm cans, but hate to waste all that lip balm just to get the can and it is still kind of large. </div><div></div><br /><br /><div>Thanks. Phil Smith (wvangler)</div><div></div><br /><br /><div><em>Great Stuff Phil! Maybe you could send in some lathe photos boring out bolts. Would be a fantastic addition to our ingenious collection. BTW - I have actually stopped in Sissonville, WV going back and forth from NC to Michigan. Small world! -HHH</em></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-32153313837384865592008-09-13T11:54:00.000-07:002008-09-13T12:58:30.850-07:00The Simplistic Genious of the Bison Tube<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMwOZ3iqLUI/AAAAAAAAA3E/Pk-J3z-Msyk/s1600-h/IMG_2492.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245583503548624194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMwOZ3iqLUI/AAAAAAAAA3E/Pk-J3z-Msyk/s320/IMG_2492.jpg" border="0" /></a>Micros, either you love them, hate them or love to hate them. They are small and usually just big enough to hold some small log sheets and that is about it. Caches in the micro size range from small bags, 35mm containers and bison tubes.<br /><br />Bison tubes are very popular and can be used in a multitude of ways. They are small, water proof and designed to drive the average cacher completely out of their minds.<br /><br />They come in every color of the rainbow but the most common colors are silver, black and green.<br /><br />A bison tube is made of three main components:<br /><br /><ul><li>A small ring attached to the bison tube top</li><li>The bison tube top itself</li><li>The tube base which screws to the top<br /></li></ul><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMwS32s9jyI/AAAAAAAAA3M/ViKYFQwKC1M/s1600-h/04-20-08_1613.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245588416765988642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMwS32s9jyI/AAAAAAAAA3M/ViKYFQwKC1M/s320/04-20-08_1613.jpg" border="0" /></a>The bison tube ring is very useful for hanging the bison tube cache just about anywhere. You can find bison tubes attached to trees branches, on string, fishing line or chains. This allows the cache to be hidden in very creative places not easy to spot. Want to drive a cacher crazy? Hide a bison tube in a heavy grape vine. I get the heeby-jeeby's just thinking about it. </p>The bison tube top is smaller on the inside than the tube base. This is important to know because if you want to put the log book back correctly it has to fit in the top section first <em>before </em>you can put everything back together. <em>- a helpful hint from HHH</em><br /><br /><br />If you would like to print off your own bison tube log sheets, you can go here: <a href="http://www.techblazer.com/geocaching-log-sheets">http://www.techblazer.com/geocaching-log-sheets</a> for a variety of log sheet choices.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMwWx3Ne1AI/AAAAAAAAA3c/uHOI76416qA/s1600-h/08-23-08_1514.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245592711869682690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMwWx3Ne1AI/AAAAAAAAA3c/uHOI76416qA/s200/08-23-08_1514.jpg" border="0" /></a>Ideas for ingenious places to hide a bison tube:<br /><br />- In the top of small bendable trees<br /><p>- On a chain or string in a fence post</p><p>- Any place that has many hiding areas in the search area (grape vine)</p><p>- Inside a piece of wood or log (drill hole and insert)</p><p>- Covered with pine cone components</p><p>So as you can see a bison tube can be a real bugger in the hands of a real ingenious cache hider. They can go anywhere (with permission) and are not easily spotted. For every cacher that loves these as a challenge to find there is another who can't stand looking for them. I personally love to hate them. I will cringe every time I go after one but the puzzle of the placement always keeps me glued to the find. The choice as always is up to you, have fun!</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-77580298469722965882008-09-09T10:38:00.000-07:002008-09-09T10:54:56.058-07:00Favorite Caches From Equador<strong>Steve King from Equador</strong> wrote in about one of his ingenious cache favorites.<br /><br />Steve writes:<br /><br /><em>HHH: I like this new website. Thanks for pulling this together. </em><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMa2CPS1paI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/0s1CL0mej6I/s1600-h/P4160050.JPG"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244078965701060002" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMa2CPS1paI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/0s1CL0mej6I/s320/P4160050.JPG" border="0" /></em></a><em>One of my favorite caches is in the picture I’ve attached. So as not to create too much of a spoiler, I won’t say where it is or give specific information about the actual cache. A friend and I searched around expecting a magnetic. Finally the name of the cache proved to be the clue and I found it. Now I don’t know what permission the owner had to do this but to me this was a unique and ingenious cache. He took a nut and bolt, fixed them together so that when the nut is screwed onto the bolt fixed to the guardrail structure there is a permanent opening created within. That’s where the plastic sleeve with the log was located. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Steve King</em><br /><br /><em>Quito, Ecuador</em><br /><em></em><br />Thanks Steve, it always amazes me how creative the geo-inventors can be. Thanks for your contribution. -HHHAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-65857602813794205262008-09-09T10:22:00.000-07:002008-09-09T10:35:20.231-07:00The Beginnings of Something 'Evil'<a href="http://homepage.mac.com/biff_debris/geo/images/IMG_4137.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://homepage.mac.com/biff_debris/geo/images/IMG_4137.jpg" border="0" /></a>This just in out of the email bag. A really nice tutorial sent in by <strong>Scott Schorner<br /></strong><div></div><br /><div>Scott writes:</div><div></div><div><em></em></div><div><em>I think your site is going to be a great resource for those of us who aren't naturally evil! </em><br /><em>That said, my first hide wasn't exactly the most elaborate or ingenious, but it's a simple trick that could be the start of something that's in the "evil" class. </em></div><div><br /><em>Here's a link to the page I presented for review: <</em><a href="http://homepage.mac.com/biff_debris/geo/19-mile.html"><em>http://homepage.mac.com/biff_debris/geo/19-mile.html</em></a><em>><br />Keep up the good work!</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div></div><div>Thanks Scott, it's an ingeniously clever cache in my book. Thanks for the info! -HHH</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-91945770049266990242008-09-08T20:47:00.000-07:002008-09-09T03:36:54.083-07:00PVC Is My Friend - Hiding In Plain Sight Caches<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMXzwq7pHXI/AAAAAAAAAxA/l0rJkTKAu4M/s1600-h/IMG_2121_edited.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243865358626528626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMXzwq7pHXI/AAAAAAAAAxA/l0rJkTKAu4M/s320/IMG_2121_edited.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love making caches out of PVC pipe. It is inexpensive and extremely durable plus with a little sealant can be down right water proof. When it comes to doing a well thought out cache you sometimes have the challenge of having to hide it in plain sight. In other words you are placing the cache in an area that is extremely visible and yet must be undetected by muggles. Oh and there is that whole creating an interesting hide for cachers too. PVC may be a solution to your problems. <div><div><br /></div><br /><div>Say you have an area that is just screaming for a cache but it involves a high traffic strip mall area. Sure you could go for the easy skirt hide but what fun is that? No you need something clever that will make it challenging to the cacher and easy to keep an eye on. So after getting permission from the store owner you begin your project - a simple water drain cache.</div><br /><div><strong>Water Drain Cache</strong></div><br /><div>You will need:<br /></div><ul><li>1 - 12" x 1.5" PVC pipe</li><li>1 - 1.5" cap</li><li>1 - 1.5" elbow connector</li><li>1 - 35mm canister</li><li>6 - 1.5" circular magnets / (Velcro strip optional)</li><li>PVC pipe sealant</li><li>Some krazy glue or other permanent glue</li></ul><p>I have found that a 35mm canister fits absolutely perfect within a 1.5inch PVC elbow and pipe. Which is perfect for this cache. Simply use some pipe sealant and glue the cap to the bottom of one of the 12" PVC pipe ends. Then glue the elbow to the other end and allow to dry. It should look like a big candy cane when complete.</p><p>Now take some krazy glue and glue one of the circular magnets to the bottom of the 35mm canister. Allow to dry. This would be a good time to print out a logsheet for the 35mm canister and get that ready. *** Don't forget one of those little log book baggies to keep it dry.</p><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMX3X_Z8lUI/AAAAAAAAAxI/E9xZQ2MHD-8/s1600-h/IMG_2123_edited.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243869332672124226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMX3X_Z8lUI/AAAAAAAAAxI/E9xZQ2MHD-8/s200/IMG_2123_edited.jpg" border="0" /></a>Take the four remaining circular magnets and glue them to one side of the cache host. <em>*** You are going to have to know if you have a magnetic surface to attach your cache to and which side for this step. If a magnetic surface is not available you can substitute the magnets with velcro.</em> Allow to dry.<br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMX4UYHuhCI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/zT0QeSmHIUQ/s1600-h/IMG_2117_edited.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243870370098742306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMX4UYHuhCI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/zT0QeSmHIUQ/s200/IMG_2117_edited.jpg" border="0" /></a> Place the 35mm canister bottom side first into the elbow and guide it until it falls all the way down into the pipe. Take the last circular magnet and place it on the bottom of the cache into the cap. It should fit just right and you will feel both magnets attract to each other. This ensures the cache stays in place and adds a bit more challenge to the cacher who has to figure out to remove the magnet to get the cache out of the tube.</p></div><div><br /><p></p><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMX6G5nKK_I/AAAAAAAAAxY/ipqzTMzI0L0/s1600-h/05-23-08_1544.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243872337594035186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMX6G5nKK_I/AAAAAAAAAxY/ipqzTMzI0L0/s200/05-23-08_1544.jpg" border="0" /></a>Place your cache with the cap side down as close to a wall and let the magnets hold it in place on some metallic object like a drain or electrical box. It should look like it is a natural pipe coming out of the ground. </p><br /><p>There you have it a unique and clever cache made from scratch.</p><br /><p>If you have a clever PVC cache idea, photo or comment please send your submissions to <a href="mailto:cacheinventor@gmail.com">cacheinventor@gmail.com</a>. </p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-9365198858713027212008-09-08T15:36:00.000-07:002008-09-09T03:33:59.470-07:00Basics: Painting Caches<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMWq7UmBGYI/AAAAAAAAAwo/um10iTRLvqg/s1600-h/IMG_2371.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243785277259979138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMWq7UmBGYI/AAAAAAAAAwo/um10iTRLvqg/s200/IMG_2371.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lets face it, anybody can slap on the cover of a tupperware bowl or Lock'nLock box, hide it under some sticks and call it a cache. For many that is more than acceptable and gives the same reward of a smiley just like any other hide. But does it <strong>really</strong> give the same reward to the overall geocaching experience? I think not. <div><div></div><br /><div>I guess it would depend on what you define as your preferred style of caching. For me if it comes to hunting the elusive woodland cache and the end result is "oh there it is", compared to "holy cow, how did they do that"? I will take the latter. Nothing gets my heart a pump'n like a good, well thought out cammied cache. Sure you can use tape or some other sticky medium but for the best bang for the buck I like spraypaint. Why? It is easy to apply, comes in a multitude of colors and above all now has some really striking textures to choose from. Let's start with the basics; colors.</div><div></div><br /><div>One of the first things you need to consider is of course cache placement. Ask yourself, where is the cache going to be hidden and what color should I use? If it is in a wooded area your first reaction may be to use green. Well duh, but is that actually the correct answer? Consider the following:</div><ul><li>Is your cache area always the same color all year round? Are seasons a factor?<br /></li><br /><li>Is there other objects nearby that may be of other colors your cache should include?</li><br /><br /><li>What is the shade of color that will hide your cache best when people walk by?<br /></li></ul><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMW7VXdBbYI/AAAAAAAAAww/21FIY0smRkc/s1600-h/03-29-08_1404.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243803316890201474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMW7VXdBbYI/AAAAAAAAAww/21FIY0smRkc/s200/03-29-08_1404.jpg" border="0" /></a>Lets go with some basic colors like green and brown for a moment. I have walked many wooded areas and depending on the terrain green can fluctuate from an almost neon (swampy areas), to a rich emerald mixed with all sorts of browns. In North Carolina we have a ton of pine trees and that means the floor is covered with dark brown pine needles and a lot less actual green. Now what? I highly suggest blending a series of colors to match the surroundings. The examples to the left show a series of ammo boxes with the initial spraying of a green background with brown overtones. I used a basic non-glossy Krylon spray paint to accomplish this. When properly dry another blending coat of green and brown softened the harsh lines.</p><p>The same principle can work with urban caches. In those cases I have seen many more rust or brick colors mixed with shades of brown. You can also experiment with metallic colors such as silvers and greys. Urban caches tend to be much more of a challenge having to hide the caches much more frequently "in plain sight".</p><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMXGNFHPQmI/AAAAAAAAAw4/Ke4pcRwmNDE/s1600-h/04-08-08_1746_edited.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243815269155947106" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMXGNFHPQmI/AAAAAAAAAw4/Ke4pcRwmNDE/s200/04-08-08_1746_edited.jpg" border="0" /></a>What about textures? Oh there are some really cool textured paints out there. Want your Lock'nLock to look like part of a stone, no problem. How about a 35mm to match some rusty metal, can do. What about an ammo box to look like part of a brick wall? Check out the photo to to the left. This cache was extremely well done and overlooked for about an hour before I made the connection. It was positioned just right to look as if it was part of the wall. This is one of my absolute favorites.</p><p>So there you have it, would you like to find that plain 'ole clear white plastic or make something truly ingenious for your fellow cachers to find? Your choice but I would hazard to guess the resulting logs will be much more lengthier and more appreciative.</p><p>These of course are some very basic considerations for creative caches. You may have much more to add to this discussion. Please send your ideas and comments to <a href="mailto:cacheinventor@gmail.com">mailto:cacheinventor@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br /><br /></p><p></p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5703598081849077955.post-85943507336278320192008-09-08T12:20:00.000-07:002008-09-08T12:30:52.215-07:00Welcome ALL Ingenious Cache Inventors!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMV7z6PvOfI/AAAAAAAAAwY/8gZbNXleRYI/s1600-h/Copy+of+Ingenious+Cache+Inventor+Front.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243733472881621490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1d0VR7pXcxo/SMV7z6PvOfI/AAAAAAAAAwY/8gZbNXleRYI/s200/Copy+of+Ingenious+Cache+Inventor+Front.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>Release the Geocache Mad Scientist in all of us! </strong></div><br /><div><br />Geocaching is a very addictive game where you use a GPS unit and a multimillion dollar satellite floating around in outer space to find creatively designed containers or “caches” hidden all around our planet.</div><br /><div><br />This blog is dedicated to all the Ingenious Cache Inventors out there who love making these wonder boxes almost as much as they do finding them. So whether you spend countless hours with pvc pipe, pinecones and waterproof glue or just appreciate the effort. Read through this collection of photographs, how to tutorials and good old fashion discussions on our favorite subject – unique and imaginative geocaches. </div><div> </div><div>Please feel free to send any and all submissions (include photos when possible) about your inventive caches to <a href="mailto:cacheinventor@gmail.com">cacheinventor@gmail.com</a>.</div><br /><div><em>This cache is a spin-off from HeadHardHat’s frequently visited geocaching based blog: “<strong>GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?</strong>”. Be sure to stop on by and read more about the ongoing adventures of HeadHardHat.<br /></em><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04877779782634919802noreply@blogger.com1