Archive for May 2009

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CamFishing

This is trying another variant of geocaching because of unlucky events at a cache placed not careful. In our area a series of four caches (three traditionals and one bonus) bothered us since a while because of a special muggle making it impossible to retrieve the second cache, the first cache being muggled and the [...]

USS SAM HOUSTON: In The Woods Again

USS SAM HOUSTON: In The Woods Again

Captain’s Log — Stardate: 20090506 Added this one to this ships itinerary as command has been waiting for this installation to become active once more. Consisting of Lt. Sompinky, Lt. Moon’s Eye, Crewman AbBooBoo and myself, the away team beamed down to begin our search in the middle of a rain storm. Armed with her [...]

USS SAM HOUSTON: Tennis Anyone?

USS SAM HOUSTON: Tennis Anyone?

Captain’s Log — Stardate: 20090506 This one (JOE – Exit 195 Lee Highway Tennis anyone?) appeared on our sensors while on a routine visit to the Lexington sector. Decided it was worth the time to seek out the installation. The away team consisted of Lt. Sompinky, Lt. Moon’s Eye, Crewman AbBooBoo and myself. Lt. Sompinky [...]

USS SAM HOUSTON: Liberty Hall Academy

USS SAM HOUSTON: Liberty Hall Academy

Captain’s Log — Stardate: 20090506 While performing a flyby of the region, found the marker for Liberty Hall Academy. Enjoyed the discovery. Respectfully, Capt. Malcolm Hunter Acting Commanding Officer U.S.S. Sam Houston Pathfinder Explorer Squadron

USS SAM HOUSTON: Visiting Our Namesake

USS SAM HOUSTON: Visiting Our Namesake

Captain’s Log — Stardate: 20090506 Both captain and some of the crew from the U.S.S. Pathfinder were temporarily transferred over to the U.S.S. Sam Houston while our own ship is in dry-dock for repairs. It was an honor to visit the location that marks the birthplace of the man for whom our Miranda-class frigate was [...]

FTF - The real story

FTF – The real story

The Command I blink. Where is this red blinking light coming from? There was a soccer game on TV, wasn’t there? And what noise is that? The door of the living room is ripped open. stefmaus barks: “FTF-ALERT! Two! In Ketsch! Just five minutes ago! MOVE! MOVE! MOVE!” I feel adrenaline flooding my veins and [...]

Discovering GeoTrails

Discovering GeoTrails

Earlier this morning, I stumbled across the “Allegheny GeoTrail” which is primarily concentrated in Pennsylvania. The concept of a GeoTrail struck me as very interesting. From their website: What is a GeoTrail? … A geocaching trail is simply a series of geocaches tied together by a common theme. There is not necessarily an itinerary, as [...]

USS PATHFINDER: Visiting Stonewall

USS PATHFINDER: Visiting Stonewall

Captain’s Log — Stardate: 20090501 Following docking with “W&L Hi-Low,” the U.S.S. Reliance ventured out on a mission to find ‘HSV: “Stonewall’s Tomb”‘ on a maintenance mission for the owner of this installation. Located the object of our search without incident, although it became necessary to avoid Romulans patrolling the area while our crew exchanged [...]

USS PATHFINDER: Searching High and Low

USS PATHFINDER: Searching High and Low

Captain’s Log — Stardate: 20090501 Following our departure from the Afton sector, the U.S.S. Reliance set sail for the Lexington sector to begin the search for “W&L Hi-Low.” At first, ship and crew searched hi and then low before finding what we looking for somewhere in the middle. The challenge of this hunt was most [...]

USS PATHFINDER: A New Discovery

USS PATHFINDER: A New Discovery

Captain’s Log — Stardate: 20090501 Our first mission was one of true exploration and discovery. The Reliance and her crew today visited Veritas Vineyards and Winery where we had the chance to relax while testing the ship’s systems. We have already submitted this location as a Waymark to be added to the official charts. Capt. [...]