A new year and a new obsession.

[rootofnewt]

So, Tom ended up winning a handheld GPS from his school (or the consortium team) for participating in the DARPA balloon challenge. It arrived on the same day we opened a gift from my parents--an even nicer handheld GPS. Bonus! My BiL's holiday gift suddenly became a no brainer and we can get started on a new hobby. I'll have to get to the PO soon. I have a backlog of packages to mail.

So today we located our first two geocaches. I have a feeling we may also start seeking out earthcaches, because we're nerds. Ronan thinks treasure hunting is the best thing ever. Tom suddenly realized we can start sharing all of our random finger puppets (they clutter far too many drawers and pockets at this point). And I just like going out on long walks.

Slightly fuzzy pic of the urchin:


It was a gorgeous day for our 3.5mi walk. Chilly, but the sun was pretty warm (when it was out) and our fleeces and brisk pace kept us warm. Well, somewhat brisk pace. Had I realized how many people have still not shoveled the sidewalks along their property, I'd have worn boots and carried trekking poles. And BigCoffeeChain was open, so we enjoyed a break to warm our toes and tummies before setting off back home.

We also spotted some neat graffiti near the tracks. There are always a handful of cars parked here with "DO NOT HAMMER" printed on the side. I really want to organize a hammertime flash mob near the end of a UVA shift (parking lot abuts this ramp). Come on, pull out your hammerpants and join us.

Comments

Geocaching

[scottiemom.livejournal.com]

I thought Ronan would like it. What little kid doesn't like to find treasure. A lot of fulltimers geocache. I think it would be fun. Didn't realize you also had a GPS, but I guess it all worked out.

Love, Mom

Re: Geocaching

[krasota.livejournal.com]

The other one arrived a day after we opened the one from you. So we knew he'd won it, but that's okay. John can really use one for his studies and can't afford one. So we're sending him the one Tom won. :) It's all good. Thank you!

[dahliablue.livejournal.com]

Isn't it fun?? And it's a great way to get rid of little toys that are cluttering the house.

[avitania.livejournal.com]

Geocaching is awesome! We love doing it in every country we visit - and even in our city -- such a great way to find pockets of beauty that we never would have seen otherwise. Do you have an account at geocaching.com? If so, let's be friends! :) I'm "technoluxe" :)