Brazos Valley Geocachers Celebrate ooDreamCrafter Joining the Comma Club

ooDreamCrafter Joins the Comma Club

1,000 caches, VERY yummy kupkakes, a group FTF, and a gathering of geocachers to celebrate.

The family of kesleyk, _KellMell_, and ooDreamCrafter have been geocaching off and on since August 15, 2020. After almost 6 years, ooDreamCrafter found his 1,000th cache, and geocachers from the area joined together in celebrating that accomplishment. When kesleyk put out the call for fellow celebrants, he thought he'd get a few locals, but to his surprise, they travelled from several counties away to make the event special.

VERY Yummy Kupkakes and a Group FTF

With the promise of VERY yummy kupkakes baked by _KellMell_, and group FTF of a new Mystery Cache crafted by kesleyk, the geocaching celebrants arrived and did their best imitation of upstanding members of the community once a representative of the CSPD arrived. Kpip1066 and Team_Red_J were evidently traumatized from previous geocaching excursions in the big city when the black and white arrived, because they instantly tried to find an excuse why they parked in that location (even though it was perfectly alright!). Turns out, StevenNJessica had a chance to join us in our congratulatory meetup. OOrah!

Kpip1066 and Team_Red_J were evidently traumatized from previous geocaching excursions in the big city when the black and white arrived

Shortly thereafter, the rest of the dozen arrived, to include the dealfarms1 duo, the PittPack twopack, and navystud and kidprincess. Then, the time had come for the supporting Mystery cache to publish, and the group rushed to solve the puzzle and find the cache. It didn't take very long before the puzzling was complete, and the hunt was on. It took even less time to find the clever hide (their words, not mine!) and lucky for the group, kesleyk had brought a specific TOTT to make getting to the cache a simpler activity than it might otherwise have been. (Although, without the TOTT, it may have been much more entertaining!)

Stories, Swag, and Trackables

There were a few not in attendance that were missed, but the group didn't let that dampen the spirit, and their absence was limited to an observation (and perhaps a dig or two at their full schedule). Swag was traded, logs were signed, stories were told (some of which may even have been true), trackables were discovered, and the rest of the day's plans were made. Although the event was scheduled for 30 minutes, the group ended up disbanding 75 minutes after start, a tribute to the great comradery and fellowship everyone experienced.

Although the event was scheduled for 30 minutes, the group ended up disbanding 75 minutes after start, a tribute to the great comradery and fellowship everyone experienced.

All Good Things, End They Must

But, as always is the way, all things, even good things, end they must. Kpip1066 and Team_Red_J had planned on grabbing some of 2xrCody's shareables nearby. They were joined by navystud and kidprincess, who had planned on going to Taco Casa afterward for some delicious tacos! kesleyk, _KellMell_, and ooDreamCrafter had planned on finally tackling 2xrCody's Tank You For Your Service, which had legitimately nearly broken them by this point. They were joined by the dealfarms1 duo for a successful hunt. And the PittPack twopack were off to take care of non-geocaching duties (oh the horror!). And StevenNJessica headed out to continue his duties of citywide protection and service. They all left with full hearts, and a smile, knowing one day, some day, somewhere, they would cross paths again. And on that day, this day they will remember what was shared and accomplished. ooDreamCrafter joined the comma club, and they were there to see it.

Guest Author

kesleyk

This story was written and submitted by kesleyk, a member of the BVGC community.

A Note from KesleyK: No AI was consulted for the contents of this entry. Any and all errors, mis-statements, and poor grammar are mine alone, and should be considered flavor for your perusing enjoyment. Even if they weren't intended. :D