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#1 · (Edited)
OK folks , there is a new game in town . The 1st Official game of " STROM CACHERS . You have all heard of Geocacheing ? Well , this game is very similar but sort of has a twist . Sort of a mix between Geocacheing and Travel Bugging .

A cache is in place and on the move as I post this thread . It is quite simple to play . It is a game that is USA/CANADA based and STROM specific . Lot's of clubs and orginizations out there so let's have our own game to boot .

How it works . There is a small blue waterproof Otter Box with a clear lid in play . Inside the the case are a few items that must remain in the box when it travels . They are to remain permenant . One is the TAG itself . It is 3/4" X 4 inches long brass TAG with a black nylon corded lanyard . Inscribed on the tag are these words .

STROM CACHERS TAG
IF FOUND 828-553-2442
11/22/2008 USA

Also in the box is a small note pad and a pen . Which of course can be replaced when need be . The intended use of the pad and pen should be obvious . Within the box is the true CACHE . How the cache comes into play is this . I started the Cache Box Tag in play today with the afore mentioned items , PLUS , I added a small token as a reward to the person now carrying the Cache . The holder of the Cache as of now is Ridge Runner . When Ridge Runner got the Cache Box Tag , he took the cache I placed in there , and before he places the Cache Box Tag next , he will then put a new Cache ( or small token ) in the Cache Box for the next rider/carrier to keep . This will allow riders to possess something of the rider who had the Cache Box Tag before him . If you have ever been invlolved in Geocacheing , you'll understand . Oh yeah folks , also post up what the Cache is that was placed in the Box for you to keep . We'd like to hear about those itmes too .

OK . There are two basic rules regarding acquiring and or placing the Cache Box which goes like this .

(1) THE PREFERED METHOD . As I did today , I put the Cache Box Tag into play , I rode for a while today , then physically handed it off to Ridge Runner in person . Ridge Runner obviously at that time became Cache Box TAG carrier and possessor .
Within the PREFERED METHOD , there are endless variables . What we hope for here is that riders will plan rides in another riders area , post it up , and hand pass the Cache Box Tag personally . Yep , creating a meet and greet situaiton .
When the Cache Box Tag is acquired by a rider , he needs to get GPS coordinates of where he got it , a photo of the Cache Box and his V-STROM and of course the rider in the photo . We want to meet and greet folks here , so give us all the scoop . If the Cache Box Tag is hand passed , a photo of both riders is best . We'd like to see the connection . Post up a trip report with details of trip , photos and anything else you Cache Box Tag . Or simply post up a planned trip in the forum here and see who all we can get lined up to pass it on to .

(2) The other , but less prefered method .... Pretty much Geocacheing is it . You'll need to hide it somewhere where the general public cannot easily find it . It will need to go somewhere where any style rider can go . Not everyone is Stromin' Nromin' and can take a Strom up the side of Mount Rushmore with lunch in his hand . You can do that along the way though of course . We want the Cache Box Tag to be easliy acquired by all who ride a STROM and want to play . Again , your bike needs to be in the photo and if all possible , we'd like to see a photo of you . NO FILE PHOTOS . The Cache Box and TAG needs to be in the photo as well . If you go scuba diving and want to pass it under water , fine , just also add a photo of your bike and or bikes at the docks or something .
If you stash the Cache Box Tag , we NEED specific info . None of this guessing game stuff on this one guys . Get exact directions to the site from major intersections within a zip code and town . Post a photo of the exact location . Pretty much spell it out .
The reason we want to eliminate the guessing game here is multifold . One , if you happen to be on your Strom in a mixed bike tour and realize you are going to go within a few miles of the Cache , we don't want you holding up your tour buds on their cruisers while digging around in the middle of the Dead Sea with a metal detector . Let's do all we can to dierct folks to it .
I suppose the biggest reason we want to spell out the Cache locations are so we can keep it moving as fast as we can , and as ' far ' as we can of course , so all can have a shot at it in time .

That's pretty much the rules and the objective all wrapped into one big roll . ONE BIG RULE THOUGH . Please don't acquire the Cache in January , knowing you have a trip planned in June and hold it in your sock drawer for six months so you can have the coolest locate of us all . Keep this thing moving . You may never know when it might come back around to you .
In fact , I think we should go ahead and impose a 72 hour hold on an acquired Cache Box Tag before you need to start moving it . If you have some amazing trip planned in 73 hours , let us all know and we can toss it up and see how everyone feels about you holding it past the 72 hours .
If you have the tag on a tour , you need to be set up to post your trip report at least every 48 hours but we prefer a daily report of the movement of the Cache Box Tag . Hec , if that seems to hard , just say so . It is all just to keep it moving .
Let's play , let's learn and let's meet and greet . Historical places , wonders of the world , natural environment ... etc... etc... etc.. is what and where we would like to see this Cache Box Tag go .

OK , one more small piece of business here before I do my post and report of the Cache Box Tag for today .

I figure we need a couple of guys to sort of moderate this a little but and help keep track of folks and things . I am looking to help with this for sure and have asked Ridge Runner to help me as well . So here in the USA it looks like the two of us .

Now , don't forget , this is a Canada and a USA based game , so we would like for our brothers from the North to pick amongst you which two guys can help this game when it comes to Canada . Just remember , we need DEDICATED STROMMERS to work on this thing . If you are planning on trading your Strom in for a Scooter in spring , you may not be the best pick .
You are Canadians . You are smart and you are tough , so pick us two meatheads so you are ready when time comes . And doesn't have to be just fellas , you ladies have plenty to offer as well .

This ought to be a good and really fun game , SO LET'S GO !!!!! , Wes..aka..PO-SLOKE
 
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#65 · (Edited)
On it's way to Utah via 2mstone 12/27/08

That's awesome guys . Glad you got to hook up . Looks like we now have yet a another Strom sub new club . " The Black Peilcan Case Club " with the pres and vice pres passing the Cache/Tag .

Man yeah , looks like a journey for sure . Hey look , the both of you be safe and have a watchful eye on your continued journeys . There aren't enogh of us out there and we want everyone safe to ride and ride again .

2mstone . That's one terrific riding jacket you got there bud . It would be great if you could keep us posted along the way on your trip to Utah and points between . If not possible , please let us know you got to your destination unscaved .





PO



p.s. that's some pretty awesome cheesy grins the two of you have going on for sure . LOL
 
#66 ·
Hey Snooze,

Nice meeting ya! And nice goodies in the box :D

PO-SLOKE; I leave for home tomorrow morning (Sunday). If I stay someplace that has a puter in the lobby, and the "On" button is clearly marked I'll post updates along the way...

The tag was in Georgia this morning, and will be in Utah (hopefully) next Saturday.

2mstone
 
#69 ·
ScottG,

Wow man , making it's way to the Troopers Gathering in the Dakota's would be all to perfect . You guys get something worked out and let's see how it goes . Ride safe and a great Holiday season to you all ou that way .

Let's not forget to send our best with 2mstone while he is covering so much ground . Good luck 2mstone .



PO


p.s. I'd still like to see the Canucks get one going as well . Maybe the Strom Sisters might could kick that one off .
 
#72 ·
2mstone ,

Good to hear from you Bro . Glad your trip is going well . Good luck on avoiding the strom but frind a safe hqven for you and the Srom and don't get washed away on us .

Ride safe , Wes
 
#75 ·
Hi 2mstone!

Kudos to you for being out there doing it while I'm just sitting here wishing I was out there. The best I can do right now is ride to work and dream about riding off to places I've never been before. It'll be my turn someday.

I'll update the map with your run through Niceville (was it?) and put the marker somewhere in Texas. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!

Ride safe!

Don
 
#76 ·
The next time we send something cross-country, we need to throw a SPOT or some other little GPS doo-dad in it. We could track the carrier during the day like NORAD tracks Santa Claus.

"You can see here that the cache has been at a Hooters restaurant in El Paso going on six hours now..." :bom_cowboy: :cheers2: :lurk5:
 
#77 ·
Hey Gang ,

I'd like to take a moment to thank everyone that has been a part of this game so far . Even those who are just lurking and hoping the Tag will come there way are still appreciated .

With that said , I have started yet another Tag game that allot fo folks might want to take a look at . This one is with a twist and some REAL good might come out of our efforts on this one . Not to mention that more folks can get theri hands on a TAG .


Check this link and enjoy .. http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?p=342928#post342928



Thanks Tons , Wes ... aka ... PO-SLOKE
 
#78 ·
I spoke with 2mstone today. He was somewhere in Texas headed for New Mexico. Looks like he'll be in Utah on Saturday Jan. 3rd. The plan right now is for 2mstone to pass the cache tag to me, and I will be meeting ScottG somewhere in Utah soon after to pass it off to him.

At that point, we will need another Stromtrooper in the area to keep it moving.
 
#80 ·
The Cache is in West Valley City, Utah. If Satch's wife comes up with bail money I'll pass it on to him asap.

Now for "true confessions";
Due to the snowy winter we are having, my plan for this trip was to trailer the bike to Southern Utah, and upon my return trailer it back from Southern Utah to my home.

After the Cache thing came up I really didn't want to have the trailer be a part of my return trip however; at around 11:30 this morning I called my wife from Mesquite Nevada. She warned me there was a nasty storm forecasted, calling for snow at 2:00 pm. I don't have a GPS so I wasn't comfortable or able to cache the box especially in an area I'm not familiar with. In the end, my wife met me in Beaver Utah where we loaded the bike on the trailer and drove the 200 miles home. It was the right decision as the roads were white, slushy, and slick from Payson to our home. I had to 4wd to get into our circle. Safety is paramount and is what my choice was based on.

If anyone is unhappy the Cache spent some time on a trailer, I'll take it back to Georgia next summer so it can start over..... :mrgreen:
 
#81 · (Edited)
2mstone ,

Good deal Bro . Glad you made it home safe and with NO incedents of tragedy . Utah is one beautiful place for sure . I'd like to someday get back out that way myself for a tour of that part of the country .
Can't imagine you NOT calling for a trailer in those conditions for sure . The good news is that if you ever go HD on us , you already know how to load a steed on a trailer for a trip to Daytona . LOL
Your the MAN getting it so far cross country . When and if you have time and if you took some pix , we'd all love to see a really good report . Some pics of you crumping out and having to load the trailer would be great . It would give us something to rib you about even though we'd all know you were being wise . LOL

Buy wifey a cuppa and tell her we're glad she was there to reel you the rest of the way in , Wes


p.s. there is another Cache in play as I type . Take a look at the link in my sig line and give it some thought if it gets enar you .



PO
 
#82 ·
I don't think anyone can give you crap about trailering unless they're willing to ride 5000 miles in in Dec/Jan and then RIDE that final 200 miles on 2 wheels IN A BLIZZARD themselves!

Great adventure 2mstone! Glad you made it safely. I'll give you a call so we can connect for the hand-off.

I'll be handing the cache off to ScottG and it looks like he's made arrangements for a hand-off to Cavehamster.

Since you just came from Alabama--I can't pass up on the chance to say:

SUGAR BOWL RESULTS - UTAH 31 ALABAMA 17

Utah goes undefeated at 13-0 = longest win streak in the nation
8 consecutive bowls wins = longest bowl win streak in the nation!
 
#85 ·
2mstone ,

A stellar ride report without question . I am sure the things that passed through your mind on such a trip , is all to much to portray in a setting such as the forums . Stuff like this is what gains my personal admiration and utmost respect for the true spirit of adventure .



PO
 
#86 ·
FYI - Lots of snow here in Northern Utah. I have to be very careful when walking to get the mail because of solid ice on the road. Just telling you this so you will understand why the Cache has not moved....we're snowed in! :(
 
#87 · (Edited)
No wories man . That thing went through one hec of a trip , you might wanna let it get it's wind . LOL . Winter is for sure a hold up for our riding here as well . Although it just seems to never stop raining . I can only pray it doesn't turn to snow here . We just never get over the ice when it does . LOL

I have another Tag I have tried to kick off as well , but the winter weather just want seem to let up so it can up and fly . I need to edit and figure on something diff for the alledged 72 hour thing . The travelling Tag requires allot of planning so it seems to not make sense for that short of a time limit , or a time limit at all for that matter .

Again , 2matone . An inspiring and daring journey you made to visit your daughter . I am wondering if the fam might be thinking you are wired a little backwards . Or are they just accustomed to you being sdventurous ? LOL .


For those that have not read your trip report , they need to . Next time you are out this way , post up and maybe we can get some bikes together and escort you through . You never know , we've been know to heat up a can of beans and even share with weary travellers .


Wes


Wes
 
#88 ·
No wories man . That thing went through one hec of a trip , you might wanna let it get it's wind .

I need to edit and figure on something diff for the alledged 72 hour thing . .

Again , 2matone . An inspiring and daring journey you made to visit your daughter . I am wondering if the fam might be thinking you are wired a little backwards . Or are they just accustomed to you being sdventurous ? LOL .


For those that have not read your trip report , they need to . Next time you are out this way , post up and maybe we can get some bikes together and escort you through . You never know , we've been know to heat up a can of beans and even share with weary travellers .


Wes
Hey Wes,
The Cache finally got it's wind and has been handed off! We had a break in the snow so four of us; Satch, ScottG, Cavehamster, and I met at a local landmark to do the deed.

Satch now has the Cache and his plans are....well, I'll let him announce that.

As for the 72 hour limit, I think you should let it stand. You made it clear that it is just a suggestion and having a "suggested limit" helps folks to move it along.

And yes, my family thinks I'm nuts.

The Strom Cache is a great idea and fun to do, I hope many other Strommers get involved with it. As for a can of beans and an escort...plan on it next summer! :D I'm looking forward to meeting you!



ScottG, Satch, and Cavehamster in front of the Saltair resort on the shore of the Great Salt Lake.



Four handsome dudes!



Me, handing off to Satch.
 
#90 · (Edited)
The Cache has been handed off from 2mstone to Satch.

We have had lots of snow in Northern Utah in the past week and riding has been impossible. But today a warm south wind has been melting some of the snow and drying out the roads. For a few precious hours the roads were clear of snow and relatively dry. We knew we had a narrow window of opportunity to meet for the hand off before the next snowstorm hits tonight.

We planned a meeting for 5:30 this evening at the shores of the Great Salt Lake at an old resort called "Saltair". It is a bit of a landmark with a storied history. The area is famous for its magnificent sunsets and of course the Great Salt Lake. Back in the day, tourist would gather here to swim in the lake which is so salty you can float effortlessly on it.

The short break in the weather beckoned some other area Stromtroopers to join in. We notified Cavehamster and ScottG of our meeting and they couldn't resist an evening ride to the Great Salt Lake in the middle of winter!

The four of us met up, shared some lukewarm "hot" chocolate, and talked about upcoming rides. We're all getting excited for real riding season--and making plans to ride to the V-Strom gathering in South Dakota.

After some discussion about how to handle the next hand off, the 4 of us rode off together and got lots of looks from cagers who don't normally see 4 motorcycle riders in the middle of Winter at night by the Great Salt Lake!

It was tough to get a good picture. It was actually a lot darker than it looks. I'm amazed at how these little digital cameras can pick up the light. Satch - Left, 2mstone - Right. In the background is the old Saltair Resort and the Great Salt Lake. You can't really see the lake due to the snow, clouds and reflected white light.




2mstone, Cavehamster, ScottG next to a sign at the entrance to Saltair. It's obviously "Closed for the Season"




Cavehamster, ScottG, 2mstone. Antelope Island in the background. All the white area is the Great Salt Lake--normally a vivid blue in the summer.



GPS Cooridnates of hand off location: N40.74710, W112.18578

The cache is now in Draper, UT waiting for another break in the weather. Stay tuned...
 
#91 ·
I had a great time tonight riding out to the hand off between 2mstone and Satch. It felt weird riding in January. Satch, thanks for the luke warm hot coco. Can't wait to get my hands on that cache(weather permitting).

It was good to see you Cavehamster, and what can I say about the cross country rider 2mstone who brought the cache all the way to Utah from Georgia, he's got balls.

If any of you Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Arizona, or Colorado Stromtroopers want to get involved with the cache SPEAK UP!
 
#94 ·
Hey guys ,

I have to apologize for not being in here muc lately to pass on my congrats and appreciation of the StromTrooper sorts keeping this Tag moving . I have been somewhat absorbed in some personal stuff and won't bore you with the details .

I would like to say that it is a great reward to see riders meeting riders and making an effort to let each other know we are here and are in support of the sport and each others endeavors . I am sure Troopers are finding great reward in meeting new riders face to face and spending some time spreading some good old fashined Rider Lore .

The photos are awesome and you guys out in that part of the country are made of some of the touhgest stuff on earth . I think probably about the only thing that could stop any of you would be an expired and or evoked kitchen pass . So keep those kitchen passes up to day and let's have some fun .

Wes


p.s. how is the little box holding up ? Those things are prettty tough and should last a lifetime unless we have a faulty one or the obvious tragedy takes place . PO
 
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