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Armchair Logging

How It Began

Better Late Than Never

Roundabout the cache

Found it* in five minutes after the sun had set, with one hand tied behind my back while hopping on one foot. Not too bad at all!

*GZ. The actual cache will require daylight and more time than I had. Note to self: it’s immeasurably helpful to view the D/T rating before killing time before the movie starts.

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Viewing Party: SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON

10:00 PM to 11:30 PM on the east shore of McGovern Lake in Hermann Park. Eclipse totality predicted at 11:12 PM.

Bring blankets, chairs, snacks, weather-appropriate clothing, binoculars, cameras, and a sense of wonder for a special visual treat of astronomical proportions: a rare “Super Blood Wolf Moon.” Sounds ominous, doesn’t it? Maybe even a bit scary? Or AWESOME! Either way, I didn’t name it. Read on for more information.

From an article at mentalfloss.com:

“This phenomenon is actually the convergence of a few lunar events. For one, there's a total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon. This occurs when Earth comes between the Sun and Moon, causing the Sun’s light to bend towards the Moon—hence the spooky reddish hue. After January 2019, the next total lunar eclipse will occur in 2021.

“Secondly, the Super Blood Wolf Moon takes place during a supermoon. This occurs when a moon’s full phase coincides with the point in its orbit when it comes closest to Earth. These two factors make it look 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than it normally does, according to Space.com.

“Finally, a full moon in January has been called a Wolf Moon ever since colonial times, so that's where the ‘wolf’ part of the name comes from.”

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Central Cachers Meet & Greet: Many Happy Returns

Meet and greet local cachers

Tuesday, January 15th
6:00 pm - 7:43 pm

at

Luna Pizzeria

3435 Kirby Dr.

Houston, TX 77098

Ever wonder what those "event" caches with a little speech bubble icon are all about?

With a name like "event", it seems like it should be a bit more formal, and well maybe it should be, but that's not the way we roll here.

This event is a bunch of folks with something in common getting together for food, drinks, and conversation.

So, if you've been caching for years or maybe you just started, events are a great place to learn more about our obsession (er, hobby, sport, pastime, etc...).

Want to learn about geocaching? Want to know where all the cool geocaches are? Or maybe just meet the person behind those devious hides out there? Come on out and join us!

We will (likely) be the rowdy group at one big table. Look for trackables and maybe GPS units or other sundry nerd-like-paraphernalia on the table.

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The Most Essential Skill

Exploring Dunlavy Park

Welcome to Dunlavy Park!

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I've driven by this area countless times but I only ever saw the baseball field. Actually coming here made me realize just how much there is to do! There's a dog park, a baseball field that is home to Neartown Little League, a spray park for summertime fun, two playscapes, and lots of green grass to run in.

I thought other geocachers would like to see this park too, but I didn't want to place another traditional. You'll have to explore a bit and do some accurate counting and very simple math before you can sign the log. Unless you get distracted or decide to play, it shouldn't take too long to get the final coordinates. Enjoy!

Note: Stealth required. BYOP.

Note: The final cache has been moved from its original home. The puzzle details have changed to reflect the new location.

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N 29 AB.CDE W 95 FG.HIJ

A = Number of "big kid" swings

B = Number of blue slides on the big playscape

C = (Number of poles with stadium lights for the baseball field) + (H)

D = Number of paragraphs on the south side of the Spray Park rules sign

E = (Number of soccer goals) ÷ 2

F = Number of "baby" swings

G = (A) x (number of flag poles)

H = Number of basketball goals

I = (Number of W's in the name of the baseball field) x 2

J = (B)

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Losing Weight

Challenges

Don't Attract Animals