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This was taken while Geocaching, a hobby I recommend and publicly endorse. My buddy and I hiked about 15k through the lovely Lake Echo / Salmon River trail system. It was utterly serene and a great, if tiring, experience.

In other news, Fyndir uploaded his narration of my Writing Contest story. Have a listen, and leave him a GODDAMNED REVIEW he NEEDS THEM.

Part 1: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen /230979
Part 2: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen /230982
Part 3: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen /231067

I want to make a flash audiobook out of it; I thought it was an original idea until this incredible flash was released today. Now I don't think I can bring myself to release anything less than that quality... so any artists that want to volunteer are more than welcome to PM me.

Speaking of Flash, I have a bunch of mini projects on the go, including an original short and possibly a medals game! But they're all in the early stages of development, so stay tuned.

I'll finish this off with another shot from the hike, looking south over West Lake.

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15 Comments

Apr. 21, 2009 | 11:21 PM ninjakoopa-33 says:

Ah, a sexy new picture indeed!

This is the first I've heard of "geocaching". Sounds pretty interesting and fun. Unfortunately, every geochache in my area has been found :(

I'll be sure to check out Fyndir's submissions and leave a review. That is, if I can stay awake through them lol.

Apr. 21, 2009 | 11:34 PM Zerok responds:

Doesn't matter if they've been found: the point is to find them over and over again!

And yeah, the recordings are around 25 minutes all told. It was a long "short" story (4000+ words).

Apr. 21, 2009 | 11:43 PM Goonie says:

Nice view.

Apr. 21, 2009 | 11:55 PM Zerok responds:

Yes sir, t'was. And PERFECTLY quiet. No buzzing wildlife, no wind... it was kind creepy in a way but more awesome than creepy.

Apr. 21, 2009 | 11:44 PM ninjakoopa-33 says:

Oh that's it? Then I should try this out!

I'll try to listen to them soon, but not at the moment. I'm sleepy enough as is.

Apr. 21, 2009 | 11:56 PM Zerok responds:

Yeah, absolutely. Check out that thread I linked to ("publicly endorse") if you'd like. I've got more picture of scenery and geocaching maps and tips and discussion and what have you.

Apr. 21, 2009 | 11:49 PM WATCHurFLAG says:

*Fap Fap Fap*

Nice New Picture!

Apr. 21, 2009 | 11:58 PM Zerok responds:

My sandwich consuming one was just too outdated. Though I had half a Subway sandwich in my pack at the time of the photo. I should've chowed down.

Apr. 22, 2009 | 7:45 AM Black-Ops says:

Goonie wasn't talking about the lake.

Apr. 22, 2009 | 9:36 AM Zerok responds:

Oh, over the lookout spot then? Yeah, that's really pretty too. :3

Apr. 22, 2009 | 12:05 PM chrisG755 says:

Real Nice Man, and your story was sweat to, had a great feeling to it, ive tried writing like that i get bored around 1000 words, lol.
Nice Pic!

Apr. 22, 2009 | 8:08 PM Zerok responds:

Keep at it, you'll get used to it over time. Thanks!

Apr. 22, 2009 | 4:27 PM TheSilverGuitar says:

I liked the sandwich picture better.
I wish I was that sandwich.....

Apr. 22, 2009 | 8:08 PM Zerok responds:

OM NOM NOM NOM

Apr. 22, 2009 | 4:44 PM JakWylde says:

So where was the person standing that took this photo?

Apr. 22, 2009 | 8:08 PM Zerok responds:

Um, on some rocks? Why do you ask?

Apr. 22, 2009 | 10:13 PM Blackford says:

Nice. I read your thread about it, I've actually done it a couple of times with a friend of mine. It's pretty fun, but we tried to find a couple in a public area and 1 was gone and the other one had all the stuff stolen out of it =(

Apr. 23, 2009 | 12:58 PM Zerok responds:

Yeahhh that'll happen to public ones. Try some woodsy ones next time!

Apr. 24, 2009 | 1:37 AM Sovalkov says:

My blood just turned to jizz at the sight of your profile pic ;).

Apr. 26, 2009 | 9:34 AM Zerok responds:

Oh wow, that's gotta be rough on your blood- er, jizz- pressure.

Apr. 26, 2009 | 2:01 AM Strategize says:

What a sexually appealing piece of hot man-meat.

Apr. 26, 2009 | 9:34 AM Zerok responds:

Your reaction is apt. 10 points.

Apr. 27, 2009 | 8:44 AM Shadow0fDeath says:

Those are some nice trees.

Apr. 27, 2009 | 9:45 AM Zerok responds:

They'll be even better once the seasonal trees get their leaves back.

Apr. 27, 2009 | 11:05 AM mayoarm11 says:

<3 sexy

Apr. 27, 2009 | 2:31 PM Zerok responds:

Not as sexy as your TD game! :o

I didn't realize it was in the making for so long, you must be anxious to release it, heh.

Apr. 28, 2009 | 4:40 PM deckheadtottie says:

I found my first Geocache today. The first three we attempted to find were lost, or more probably, stolen. Fourth time's the charm... at least, I think that's how the saying goes.

I hadn't even heard of Gerocaching before you mentioned it, and I'm a huge nerd. So thanks for that, it was a great time.

Out of interest, do you use a purpose built GPS? Or one on your mobile phone? I use the Trimble GeocacheNavigator app (on my N95), and it's alright, but it can be a little off, even under perfect conditions. Any protips?

Apr. 28, 2009 | 9:54 PM Zerok responds:

Eh, we use an actual handheld device. The Garmin eTrex: cheapest one you can buy and it does the job. My friend got a Magellan 500 or something... that one's more advanced with map capability and shit. I've never really used a phone app GPS thing before so I can't comment... but I'd still suggest a real handheld. You can probably find used GPSs on your local online classifieds for pretty cheap.

You'll definitely want a handheld if you start doing this more often, and ESPECIALLY if you start hiding your own.

Apr. 28, 2009 | 5:53 PM tigerkitty says:

I got stung by nettles on our outing :(

1 out of 4 caches is a little disappointing, though the one we did find was packed full of stuff!

Apr. 28, 2009 | 9:56 PM Zerok responds:

Booo. We helped out buddy put out a series of 6 today (last one ended in a locked box that needed clues from previous caches to open), my feet got wrecked in swampy doom... :(

It does suck to have those DNFs... we couldn't find 2 out of the 8-10 or so we hunted for today. Always a good idea to check the logs before you hit one, just to make sure the last 5 logs weren't all DNFs.