How long have you been geocaching?
It seems like forever! Yep, it has been forever...or maybe since July 2007.
How did you choose your handle?
Handle? We have a handle? Are we a teapot, short and stout? Oh, you mean our user name! It just seemed like a great name and we couldn't believe no one else already had it.
How did you find your first Geocache, and which one was it?
It wasn't easy! We had a Palm PDA running TomTom with a Bluetooth GPS receiver module . The GPS module was missing the seconds and there were no graphics. We wandered around for about an hour before we found "On Target." In retrospect, it is a really easy hide that we have seen so many times since.
Who usually goes with you when you go caching?
Gnomes, Smurfs and Elves. They are all really helpful when it comes to finding those ground level caches, especially the elves with their magical powers and all!
How long will you work on puzzle caches before you give up?
We aren't too smart so it usually takes us forever and we have been known to out source them to other family members.
What town/areas have you most enjoyed caching in?
We really enjoyed caching in Philadelphia. It was the first time we experienced caching with mountains and it made things a lot more challenging than we were used to. It was also the first time we ever saw a bison tube or a nano.
Do you do paperless caching?
Always, well with the exception of when the crappy AT&T 3G coverage lets us down. We learned on vacation last year that from time to time you still have to rely on paper.
What kind of geocaching rig do you use?
A bright yellow FJ Cruiser with what has been called a deranged looking smiley face on the back. Oh wait! You mean the equipment we use! A TomTom One, Garmin Oregon 450T and an Iphone for logging field notes.
Why would you recommend anyone else to take up geocaching?
Definitely! As a matter of fact we are trying to get the Greater New Orleans Corvette Club interested. Stay tuned for more details!
Where are you originally from?
One Nutty Pecan grew up in Belle Chasse, and yes there were pecan trees! The other Pecan grew up on the other side of the big bridge in Metairie.
States you have geocached?
Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Arkansas and Mississippi
What was your first event ever attended?
The World Wide Flash Mob III in Slidell. We were still very new to the sport, so everyone with all the "gear" looked a little nutty to us. We have no clue how it happened, but we have become one of you!!!
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How many caches have you found?
As of right now, a measly 321
Which type of cache container do you prefer over the rest?
The well constructed cache that is dry and doesn't fall apart in your hands. We aren't picky.
What was the most famous cache that you have found?
View Carre, although we were only able to do the Carre. It stormed so hard that day that we had to get to ground zero by pirogue! We still have to go back to do the View.
Do you use disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries?
Mostly rechargeable, but when you forget that rechargables need to be "charged" sometimes you have to use disposables.
Do you enjoy hiding or finding more as your part of the hobby?
We enjoy the creativity of hiding. Steven is the mastermind behind the caches and I (Rhonda) am the one who writes up the wacky stories for the cache pages.
Do you have a personal goal in mind when you make a hide?
Our one consistent goal is to put out a cache container that will continue to look and function like it did when we first placed it. The proper container and proper prepping is the key. Sometimes the goal is to make something a bit more challenging and evil.
What is you favorite type of cache hide?
Our favorite hides are the ones that are a little out of the ordinary and is a bit of a challenge to find. If they were all easy it wouldn't be fun.
Out of all your hides, what are your personal favorites that you take pride in?
We are particularly proud of the Woodlands Trail Series that we did with NO Angel and NO Stork. The trail offers something for everyone. There is a long walk, a chance to see plenty of nature (maybe too much), and a diversity of cache types. We are especially proud of "Bridge to Evil" and "The Life of a Bison Tube."
What do you think the proper hide to find ratio should be to keep the sport fresh?
We don't believe that everyone should have to hide caches and we really don't think there is a correct ratio. We do believe you should have more than 10 or 20 finds before you start placing hides. After all, before about 100 finds you really have no clue what you are looking for...or maybe we were just slow.
How did you end up getting into this wacky hobby?
We were both interested in the sport, but never joined until we were trying to plan our vacation in 2007. I read an article about geocaching in Arkansas. That made our decision about where to go that year and we it was time to start Geocaching! Of course, that was the trip that ended in tragedy and we never even found one cache on that vacation.
LostPecans' Personal Note.
We want to thank everyone who voted for us. Geocaching has become the creative outlet that we both needed. We have really enjoyed meeting a lot of really great people, Gnomes, Smufs and Elves!!! The mystical creatures are always egar to introduce themselves and help out when we are caching. Does that happen to you too???
LostPecans - LAGC's FEATURED CACHER!