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1. Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunting game. Over 3 million cleverly hidden containers called geocaches are hidden all over the world just waiting to be found.
Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title is found in GEOCACHING {3 word minimum}.
~OR~
Read a book that is very popular with at least 1 million ratings on Goodreads.
The Silent Patient
2. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes—geocache creativity is endless! Some will be large reusable containers, others will be micro canisters the size of your fingernail.
Read a book that is large with more than 350 pages.
~OR~
Read a book where you can clearly see a fingernail on the cover.
3. Geocaches are a labor of love. They are created by individuals in the global geocaching community.
Read a book with a MPG of Romance.
~OR~
Read a book you would like to read with a community, like a group of friends or a book club.
What Lies in the Woods
4. Geocaches are meant to remain hidden so that others can find them. When you find a geocache, sign the log, then put it back where you found it. You can log your find online to let other geocachers know you were there!
Read a book with handwriting on the cover.
Honey Girl
~OR~
Read a book where the MC accesses on online website.
5. In larger geocaches, you can find trackables or items to trade. Trackables are meant to move from geocache to geocache. If you take something meant to be traded, make sure to leave something of equal or greater value!
Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in TRACKABLE.
Daisy Jones & The Six
~OR~
Read a book where something is traded {money, goods, services...be creative.}.
6. Geocaching is primarily an outdoor recreational activity. It can be played in a safe, socially-distant way that adheres to your local laws and health guidance for outdoor activities.
Read a book with an outdoor setting on the cover.
All the Dangerous Things
~OR~
Read a book where the MC works in the healthcare industry in any way.
7. Geocaching can even improve mental fatigue from spending too much time indoors.
Read a book where the MC struggles with mental health issues.
~OR~
Read a book with the word IMPROVE in the text.
8. Geocaching was conceived shortly after the removal of Selective Availability from the Global Positioning System on May 2, 2000, because the improved accuracy of the system allowed for a small container to be specifically placed and located.
Read a book published in May of any year.
Two Little Girls
~OR~
Read a book with a MPG of Contemporary.
9. The event that made GPS available to all users is known as the Blue Switch Day. Without the "switch" being activated, Geocaching as we know it today would not be possible.
Read a book with a blue cover. The Love Hypothesis
~OR~
Read a book where the MC's first initial is G, P, or S.
10. The first documented placement of a GPS-located cache took place on May 3, 2000, by Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek, Oregon. Within three days, the cache had been found twice, first by Mike Teague. According to Dave Ulmer's message, this cache was a black plastic bucket that contained software, videos, books, money, a can of beans, and a slingshot.
Read a book that is fast-paced {your interpretation}.
~OR~
Read a book with one of the following items on the cover: computer-related equipment, books, money, food, or toys.
Kiss Her Once for Me
11. The geocache and most of its contents were eventually destroyed by a lawn mower; the can of beans was the only item salvaged and was turned into a trackable item called the "Original Can of Beans." Another geocache and plaque called the Original Stash Tribute Plaque now sit at the site.
Read a book tagged Humor.
~OR~
Read a book where something is destroyed.
12. Geocaching company Groundspeak allows extraterrestrial caches, e.g. the Moon or Mars, although presently, the website provides only earthbound coordinates. The first published extraterrestrial geocache was GC1BE91, which was on the International Space Station between 2008 and 2017.
Read a book set at least partially in space.
~OR~
Read a book published between 2008 and 2017.
See How Small: A Novel
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1. Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunting game. Over 3 million cleverly hidden containers called geocaches are hidden all over the world just waiting to be found.Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title is found in GEOCACHING {3 word minimum}.
~OR~
Read a book that is very popular with at least 1 million ratings on Goodreads.
2. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes—geocache creativity is endless! Some will be large reusable containers, others will be micro canisters the size of your fingernail.
Read a book that is large with more than 350 pages.
~OR~
Read a book where you can clearly see a fingernail on the cover.
3. Geocaches are a labor of love. They are created by individuals in the global geocaching community.
Read a book with a MPG of Romance.
~OR~
Read a book you would like to read with a community, like a group of friends or a book club.
4. Geocaches are meant to remain hidden so that others can find them. When you find a geocache, sign the log, then put it back where you found it. You can log your find online to let other geocachers know you were there!
Read a book with handwriting on the cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC accesses on online website.
5. In larger geocaches, you can find trackables or items to trade. Trackables are meant to move from geocache to geocache. If you take something meant to be traded, make sure to leave something of equal or greater value!
Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in TRACKABLE.
~OR~
Read a book where something is traded {money, goods, services...be creative.}.
6. Geocaching is primarily an outdoor recreational activity. It can be played in a safe, socially-distant way that adheres to your local laws and health guidance for outdoor activities.
Read a book with an outdoor setting on the cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC works in the healthcare industry in any way.
7. Geocaching can even improve mental fatigue from spending too much time indoors.
Read a book where the MC struggles with mental health issues.
~OR~
Read a book with the word IMPROVE in the text.
8. Geocaching was conceived shortly after the removal of Selective Availability from the Global Positioning System on May 2, 2000, because the improved accuracy of the system allowed for a small container to be specifically placed and located.
Read a book published in May of any year.
~OR~
Read a book with a MPG of Contemporary.
9. The event that made GPS available to all users is known as the Blue Switch Day. Without the "switch" being activated, Geocaching as we know it today would not be possible.
Read a book with a blue cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC's first initial is G, P, or S.
10. The first documented placement of a GPS-located cache took place on May 3, 2000, by Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek, Oregon. Within three days, the cache had been found twice, first by Mike Teague. According to Dave Ulmer's message, this cache was a black plastic bucket that contained software, videos, books, money, a can of beans, and a slingshot.
Read a book that is fast-paced {your interpretation}.
~OR~
Read a book with one of the following items on the cover: computer-related equipment, books, money, food, or toys.
11. The geocache and most of its contents were eventually destroyed by a lawn mower; the can of beans was the only item salvaged and was turned into a trackable item called the "Original Can of Beans." Another geocache and plaque called the Original Stash Tribute Plaque now sit at the site.
Read a book tagged Humor.
~OR~
Read a book where something is destroyed.
12. Geocaching company Groundspeak allows extraterrestrial caches, e.g. the Moon or Mars, although presently, the website provides only earthbound coordinates. The first published extraterrestrial geocache was GC1BE91, which was on the International Space Station between 2008 and 2017.
Read a book set at least partially in space.
~OR~
Read a book published between 2008 and 2017
Mod
Let's Go GeocachingFebruary 1 - April 30, 2023
Completed: 12/12
1. Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title is found in GEOCACHING {3 word minimum}.
~OR~
Read a book that is very popular with at least 1 million ratings on Goodreads.
Verity - Colleen Hoover (1,605,190 ratings) 2/26/23 ✶✶✶✶
2. Read a book that is large with more than 350 pages.
Blood and Moonlight - Erin Beaty (448 p) 2/23/23 ✶✶✶✶
~OR~ Read a book where you can clearly see a fingernail on the cover.
3. Read a book with a MPG of Romance.
How the Wallflower was Won - Eva Leigh 2/14/23 ✶✶✶✶
~OR~ Read a book you would like to read with a community, like a group of friends or a book club.
4. Read a book with handwriting on the cover.
Mine Till Midnight - Lisa Kleypas 2/24/23 ✶✶✶✶
~OR~ Read a book where the MC accesses on online website.
5. Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in TRACKABLE.
Murder Makes Scents - Christin Brecher 2/12/23 ✶✶✶✶
~OR~ Read a book where something is traded {money, goods, services...be creative.}.
6. Read a book with an outdoor setting on the cover.
To Fudge or Not to Fudge - Nancy CoCo 2/18/23 ✶✶✶
~OR~ Read a book where the MC works in the healthcare industry in any way.
7. Read a book where the MC struggles with mental health issues.
Cleopatra and Frankenstein - Coco Mellors 2/24/23 ✶✶✶✶
~OR~ Read a book with the word IMPROVE in the text.
8. Read a book published in May of any year.
~OR~
Read a book with a MPG of Contemporary.
Wild is the Witch - Rachel Griffin 2/25/23 ✶✶✶
9. Read a book with a blue cover.
The Housemaid - Freida McFadden 2/1/23 ✶✶✶✶
~OR~ Read a book where the MC's first initial is G, P, or S.
10. Read a book that is fast-paced {your interpretation}.
~OR~
Read a book with one of the following items on the cover: computer-related equipment, books, money, food, or toys.
Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut - Sarah Graves 2/27/23 ✶✶✶✶
11. Read a book tagged Humor.
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun - Elle Cosimano 2/4/23 ✶✶✶✶
~OR~ Read a book where something is destroyed.
12. Read a book set at least partially in space.
~OR~
Read a book published between 2008 and 2017
Book Clubbed - Lorna Barrett (2014) 2/5/23 ✶✶✶✶
📚📚 Gail’s Geocaching 📚📚Let's Go Geocaching
February 1 - April 30, 2023
Completed: 0/12
1. Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunting game. Over 3 million cleverly hidden containers called geocaches are hidden all over the world just waiting to be found.
Read a book that is very popular with at least 1 million ratings on Goodreads.
Verity. Colleen Hoover. 1,818,935 ratings. 3/26/23. *****
2. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes—geocache creativity is endless! Some will be large reusable containers, others will be micro canisters the size of your fingernail.
Read a book that is large with more than 350 pages.
Horns. Joe Hill. (370 pages). 3/13/2023. ****
3. Geocaches are a labor of love. They are created by individuals in the global geocaching community.
Read a book you would like to read with a community, like a group of friends or a book club.
The Golden Cage. Camilla Läckberg. 3/5/23. *****
4. Geocaches are meant to remain hidden so that others can find them. When you find a geocache, sign the log, then put it back where you found it. You can log your find online to let other geocachers know you were there!
Read a book with handwriting on the cover.
5. In larger geocaches, you can find trackables or items to trade. Trackables are meant to move from geocache to geocache. If you take something meant to be traded, make sure to leave something of equal or greater value!
Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in TRACKABLE.
~OR~
Read a book where something is traded {money, goods, services...be creative.}.
6. Geocaching is primarily an outdoor recreational activity. It can be played in a safe, socially-distant way that adheres to your local laws and health guidance for outdoor activities.
Read a book with an outdoor setting on the cover.
Girl, Erased / Blake Pierce
Pages 241, 2/5/23, *****
7. Geocaching can even improve mental fatigue from spending too much time indoors.
Read a book where the MC struggles with mental health issues.
Lie to MeJ.T. Ellison. 4/7/23. *****
8. Geocaching was conceived shortly after the removal of Selective Availability from the Global Positioning System on May 2, 2000, because the improved accuracy of the system allowed for a small container to be specifically placed and located.
Read a book published in May of any year.
~OR~
Read a book with a MPG of Contemporary.
9. The event that made GPS available to all users is known as the Blue Switch Day. Without the "switch" being activated, Geocaching as we know it today would not be possible.
Read a book with a blue cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC's first initial is G, P, or S.
10. The first documented placement of a GPS-located cache took place on May 3, 2000, by Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek, Oregon. Within three days, the cache had been found twice, first by Mike Teague. According to Dave Ulmer's message, this cache was a black plastic bucket that contained software, videos, books, money, a can of beans, and a slingshot.
Read a book that is fast-paced {your interpretation}.
~OR~
Read a book with one of the following items on the cover: computer-related equipment, books, money, food, or toys.
11. The geocache and most of its contents were eventually destroyed by a lawn mower; the can of beans was the only item salvaged and was turned into a trackable item called the "Original Can of Beans." Another geocache and plaque called the Original Stash Tribute Plaque now sit at the site.
Read a book tagged Humor.
~OR~
Read a book where something is destroyed.
12. Geocaching company Groundspeak allows extraterrestrial caches, e.g. the Moon or Mars, although presently, the website provides only earthbound coordinates. The first published extraterrestrial geocache was GC1BE91, which was on the International Space Station between 2008 and 2017.
Read a book set at least partially in space.
~OR~
Read a book published between 2008 and 2017.
Mod
Let's Go GeocachingFebruary 1 - April 30, 2023
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1. first letter of each word in the title is found in GEOCACHING
2.
Read a book that is large with more than 350 pages.
~OR~
Read a book where you can clearly see a fingernail on the cover.
3. MPG of Romance
4.
Read a book with handwriting on the cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC accesses an online website.
5. author's first and last initials are found in TRACKABLE.
6. outdoor setting on the cover.
7.
Read a book where the MC struggles with mental health issues.
~OR~
Read a book with the word IMPROVE in the text.
8.
Read a book published in May of any year.
~OR~
Read a book with a MPG of Contemporary.
9. blue cover.
10.
Read a book that is fast-paced
~OR~
Read a book with one of the following items on the cover: computer-related equipment, books, money, food, or toys.
11. tagged Humor.
~OR~
Read a book where something is destroyed.
12. published between 2008 and 2017 May 08, 2014 Whack Job Kendel Lynn 4/6
Mod
Let's Go Geocaching - COMPLETEDFebruary 1 - April 30, 2023
Completed: 12/12
1. Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title is found in GEOCACHING {3 word minimum}.: How About No/Lani Lynn Vale 4/22/23
~OR~
Read a book that is very popular with at least 1 million ratings on Goodreads.
2. Read a book that is large with more than 350 pages.: The Diamond Eye/Kate Quinn 4/30/23 (435 pgs.)
~OR~
Read a book where you can clearly see a fingernail on the cover.
3. Read a book with a MPG of Romance.: Cottage by the Sea/Debbie Macomber 2/17/23
~OR~
Read a book you would like to read with a community, like a group of friends or a book club.
4. Read a book with handwriting on the cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC accesses on online website.: Girl Gone Viral/Alisha Rai 3/14/23
5. Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in TRACKABLE.: Midnight Alley/Rachel Caine 4/4/23
~OR~
Read a book where something is traded {money, goods, services...be creative.}.
6. Read a book with an outdoor setting on the cover.:
Legacy/Nora Roberts 4/27/23~OR~
Read a book where the MC works in the healthcare industry in any way.
7. Read a book where the MC struggles with mental health issues.: Mess Me Up/Lani Lynn Vale 3/31/23
~OR~
Read a book with the word IMPROVE in the text.
8. Read a book published in May of any year.: The Book Woman's Daughter/Kim Michele Richardson 2/12/23 (published May 3, 2022)
~OR~
Read a book with a MPG of Contemporary.
9. Read a book with a blue cover.:
The Hotel Nantucket/Elin Hilderbrand 2/26/23~OR~
Read a book where the MC's first initial is G, P, or S.
10. Read a book that is fast-paced {your interpretation}.
~OR~
Read a book with one of the following items on the cover: computer-related equipment, books, money, food, or toys.:
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake/Aimee Bender 3/23/2311. Read a book tagged Humor.: Obviously: Stories from My Timeline/Akilah Hughes 3/22/23
~OR~
Read a book where something is destroyed.
12. Read a book set at least partially in space.
~OR~
Read a book published between 2008 and 2017.: The Chance/Karen Kingsbury 3/6/23 (published March 5, 2013)
Mod
I love Geocaching! I am so in for this challenge. 1. Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunting game. Over 3 million cleverly hidden containers called geocaches are hidden all over the world just waiting to be found.
TASK:Read a book that is very popular with at least 1 million ratings on Goodreads.
Book: Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
Ratings: 1,456,337
2. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes—geocache creativity is endless! Some will be large reusable containers, others will be micro canisters the size of your fingernail.
TASK: Read a book that is large with more than 350 pages.
Book: So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn
Pages: 512
Read: 02/07
3. Geocaches are a labor of love. They are created by individuals in the global geocaching community.
Task: Read a book with a MPG of Romance.
Book: Nanny for the Neighbors by Lily Gold
Read: Feb 3.
4. Geocaches are meant to remain hidden so that others can find them. When you find a geocache, sign the log, then put it back where you found it. You can log your find online to let other geocachers know you were there!
Read a book with handwriting on the cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC accesses on online website.
5. In larger geocaches, you can find trackables or items to trade. Trackables are meant to move from geocache to geocache. If you take something meant to be traded, make sure to leave something of equal or greater value!
TASK:Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in TRACKABLE.
Book: Smoke & Rubber by Adell Ryan
Initials: A & R
Read: 2/25
6. Geocaching is primarily an outdoor recreational activity. It can be played in a safe, socially-distant way that adheres to your local laws and health guidance for outdoor activities.
Read a book with an outdoor setting on the cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC works in the healthcare industry in any way.
7. Geocaching can even improve mental fatigue from spending too much time indoors.
Read a book where the MC struggles with mental health issues.
~OR~
Read a book with the word IMPROVE in the text.
8. Geocaching was conceived shortly after the removal of Selective Availability from the Global Positioning System on May 2, 2000, because the improved accuracy of the system allowed for a small container to be specifically placed and located.
Read a book published in May of any year.
~OR~
Read a book with a MPG of Contemporary.
9. The event that made GPS available to all users is known as the Blue Switch Day. Without the "switch" being activated, Geocaching as we know it today would not be possible.
Read a book with a blue cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC's first initial is G, P, or S.
10. The first documented placement of a GPS-located cache took place on May 3, 2000, by Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek, Oregon. Within three days, the cache had been found twice, first by Mike Teague. According to Dave Ulmer's message, this cache was a black plastic bucket that contained software, videos, books, money, a can of beans, and a slingshot.
Read a book that is fast-paced {your interpretation}.
~OR~
Read a book with one of the following items on the cover: computer-related equipment, books, money, food, or toys.
11. The geocache and most of its contents were eventually destroyed by a lawn mower; the can of beans was the only item salvaged and was turned into a trackable item called the "Original Can of Beans." Another geocache and plaque called the Original Stash Tribute Plaque now sit at the site.
Read a book tagged Humor.
~OR~
Read a book where something is destroyed.
12. Geocaching company Groundspeak allows extraterrestrial caches, e.g. the Moon or Mars, although presently, the website provides only earthbound coordinates. The first published extraterrestrial geocache was GC1BE91, which was on the International Space Station between 2008 and 2017.
Read a book set at least partially in space.
~OR~
Read a book published between 2008 and 2017
Mod
Great work, Geri! I'm happy to see Verity on your completed books - it's high on my TBR. 😊
Mod
Mod
Congratulations!!
I'm so sad I missed this challenge! I also love Geocaching (and I'm in the PNW so I'm right next to Groundspeak and I've even seen the roaming can of beans!)
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Let's Go Geocaching
February 1 - April 30, 2023
Completed: 0/12
I love Geocaching! My husband and I have been using an app on our phones to find little containers full of mostly useless stuff in cities as well as out in the middle of nowhere for many years now. I thought this would make a fun basis for a challenge.
Complete 1 task for each of the 12 prompts below. When you have completed all 12, post a new message with a link back to your original message letting us know you are all done. 😊
1. Geocaching is the world’s largest treasure hunting game. Over 3 million cleverly hidden containers called geocaches are hidden all over the world just waiting to be found.
Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title is found in GEOCACHING {3 word minimum}.
~OR~
Read a book that is very popular with at least 1 million ratings on Goodreads.
2. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes—geocache creativity is endless! Some will be large reusable containers, others will be micro canisters the size of your fingernail.
Read a book that is large with more than 350 pages.
~OR~
Read a book where you can clearly see a fingernail on the cover.
3. Geocaches are a labor of love. They are created by individuals in the global geocaching community.
Read a book with a MPG of Romance.
~OR~
Read a book you would like to read with a community, like a group of friends or a book club.
4. Geocaches are meant to remain hidden so that others can find them. When you find a geocache, sign the log, then put it back where you found it. You can log your find online to let other geocachers know you were there!
Read a book with handwriting on the cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC accesses on online website.
5. In larger geocaches, you can find trackables or items to trade. Trackables are meant to move from geocache to geocache. If you take something meant to be traded, make sure to leave something of equal or greater value!
Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in TRACKABLE.
~OR~
Read a book where something is traded {money, goods, services...be creative.}.
6. Geocaching is primarily an outdoor recreational activity. It can be played in a safe, socially-distant way that adheres to your local laws and health guidance for outdoor activities.
Read a book with an outdoor setting on the cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC works in the healthcare industry in any way.
7. Geocaching can even improve mental fatigue from spending too much time indoors.
Read a book where the MC struggles with mental health issues.
~OR~
Read a book with the word IMPROVE in the text.
8. Geocaching was conceived shortly after the removal of Selective Availability from the Global Positioning System on May 2, 2000, because the improved accuracy of the system allowed for a small container to be specifically placed and located.
Read a book published in May of any year.
~OR~
Read a book with a MPG of Contemporary.
9. The event that made GPS available to all users is known as the Blue Switch Day. Without the "switch" being activated, Geocaching as we know it today would not be possible.
Read a book with a blue cover.
~OR~
Read a book where the MC's first initial is G, P, or S.
10. The first documented placement of a GPS-located cache took place on May 3, 2000, by Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek, Oregon. Within three days, the cache had been found twice, first by Mike Teague. According to Dave Ulmer's message, this cache was a black plastic bucket that contained software, videos, books, money, a can of beans, and a slingshot.
Read a book that is fast-paced {your interpretation}.
~OR~
Read a book with one of the following items on the cover: computer-related equipment, books, money, food, or toys.
11. The geocache and most of its contents were eventually destroyed by a lawn mower; the can of beans was the only item salvaged and was turned into a trackable item called the "Original Can of Beans." Another geocache and plaque called the Original Stash Tribute Plaque now sit at the site.
Read a book tagged Humor.
~OR~
Read a book where something is destroyed.
12. Geocaching company Groundspeak allows extraterrestrial caches, e.g. the Moon or Mars, although presently, the website provides only earthbound coordinates. The first published extraterrestrial geocache was GC1BE91, which was on the International Space Station between 2008 and 2017.
Read a book set at least partially in space.
~OR~
Read a book published between 2008 and 2017.