Complainer Series - I Don't Climb Trees
Welcome to the Complainer Series of Caches. This series of caches are meant to be taken as a fun way of highlighting some of the complaints found in geocachers logs to justify finding or not finding a cache.
Psychology Today says people complain for various reasons, including:
- Seeking Solutions: They want to address and resolve issues.
- Emotional Relief: Venting frustrations can provide a sense of relief and emotional release.
- Social Connection: Complaining can help build bonds and find common ground with others.
- Attention and Validation: They seek acknowledgment and validation of their feelings.
- Feeling of Control: It can give a sense of control over a situation they find unfavorable.
Complaining is a natural response to dissatisfaction and serves both personal and social functions.
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Welcome to the Nith River!
About the Nith River
The Nith River is a river in Southwestern Ontario. It begins near Millbank and Crosshill, Region of Waterloo, and meanders through Brant, Oxford and Perth Counties for approximately 125km taking in several tributaries before emptying into the Grand River at the town of Paris. It is named after the River Nith in Scotland.
The Nith River is mostly a flat water with a few riffles, but rain and snowmelt can significantly increase the flow rate. In the early spring the maximum flow rate reaches a median value of 30 and mean of 40, but commonly exceeds 200 m3/s, causing major flooding in the flat regions upstream such as in and around New Hamburg. The lower section of the Nith, just before it enters Paris has a much steeper elevation change and you can find yourself paddling though a series of exciting class 1 and 2 rapids. The best time to paddle is from March to early May, and then again in October and November when the water level is higher from rainfall and snowmelt. Check the flow rate at the Grand River Conservation Authority website before heading out.
About the Caches
The caches range from ones accessible from your vessel, to ones which require you to exit your boat. A pull down tool may come in handy, as would a monkey. Containers are a mix of black-taped Lisa Tubes, black-taped micro water sample jars, and camo painted small jars.
How to get on the Nith River:
Access Point on Blenheim Road -> N43 14.523' W080 30.466'
Access Point on Township Road 5 -> N43 13.434' W080 28.585'
Access Point on Canning Road -> N43 12.184' W080 28.142'
Access Point at Lions Park (Paris) -> N 43 11.573 W 80 23.300
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