The Cachers
 


 

 
Full Name: Kellee McEwen

Geocaching Screen Name: Skinner879

Birth State: Florida

Marital Status: Engaged

How did you get into geocaching? Boy Scouts

What's the meaning behind the screen name?
I am a Buffalo from a Boy Scout Leader Training called Wood Badge. I got my nickname there after I was finished eating some “Buffalo wings” I had a whole plate of skin left and that’s where they chose my nickname “Skinner”.

Do you cache alone or are you part of a team? Usually with DLWBSA

How many caches have you found and how many have you hidden?
524 caches and I have 9 hidden

Have you cached in other states or countries?
Not yet, but we are going to Georgia, NC & SC. We start are vacation at Cacheapalooza 4 and go from there.

Besides geocaching, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Boy Scouts, Camping, Nascar Races

What kind of wildlife have you encountered while geocaching? Your Basics

What advice would you offer new geocachers/hiders? Read the logs

What do you say when muggles ask what you are doing?
Depends, If they won’t be able to find it…then nothing. If it’s obvious then we would explain the game.

What is your favorite cache container?
OTHERS, I like unique containers, something that blends in and doesn’t look like a ‘Cache Container”

What was your most memorable caching find/experience?
My first cache was in front of our Boy Scout camp in the keys. But, The ones that you are all pissed off and want to quit and go back for one more try and find it. Those are cool!

Urban hides, love em or hate em?
Well, it’s where I live, so they're fine.

Are you planning on attending Cacheapalooza 4 in December? YES

And what would you like to see more of at the event?
Never been, so anything is gonna be awesome.

And finally, Garmin or Magellan? Garmin