tronador's Journey
On 4th November 2005, I joined the geocaching community. I waited a while not really sure I'd be able to do this. I was still learning how to use my gps for bushwalking purposes. On the 22nd November 2005, I found my first cache: https://coord.info/GLCXE3V Here's my very first log: "Found my first cache, good one to start with. No muggles but lots of tafe surveying students in training nearby. Had to wait before returning it. Very quiet during a weekday. Thanks twisties." What the log doesn't convey is me standing on the footpath with my little yellow etrex, saying to my 2 muggle friends, " Well where is it?, the GPS says its meant to be here". My friend walks off towards a little footbridge comes back with a container in his hand and says "Is this what you're looking for? " "Ummm I guess so but what's it doing under that bridge, its meant to be here...." And there starts my journey with secret squirrel business. I never dreamed 17 years ago where secret squirrel business would take me and the fabulous community and friends that I would make. And while the game has changed over the years, it will always be secret squirrel business to me. I rarely talk about geocaching outside of the geocaching community, its something I've always done under cover. For that is what it once was, a stealthy secret community. For those that know me, know that I love high terrain caching and that includes kayaking. So this location is dear to my heart as I've paddled this river many times in search of caches, and have my own series here.
The EVENT
Join me for a Wonnie burger and a coffee on the banks of the Woronora River to celebrate my 17 years of geocaching. There may be cake.
Date: Sunday 6/11/22
Time: 13.00- 15.00
Place: Picnic tables at the given location, but please bring a chair.
BYO: food and drink ( also available nearby)
Community Celebration Events - 2020
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 20 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between May 2, 2020 and December 31, 2022. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.