The Cachers
 


 

 
Full Name: James William Duryee

Geocaching Screen Name: Fishnfla

Birth State: Florida

Marital Status: Living in sin for over 20 years

How did you get into geocaching?
I am a big reader and somewhere I read about geocaching and it sounded like fun.

What's the meaning behind the screen name?
Well I grew up fishing in Florida on the west coast mostly for Trout and Redfish. Also being a Dolphin fan it works 2 ways.

Do you cache alone or are you part of a team? Alone

How many caches have you found and how many have you hidden?
At 900 finds now and have hidden 50 with about 20 still active

Have you cached in other states or countries? No

Besides geocaching, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Reading, gardening and needle point

What kind of wildlife have you encountered while geocaching?
Rattle snakes, Gopher turtles, Wasps, Ants, Wild Pigs and Homeless camps

What advice would you offer new geocachers/hiders?
Have fun. Don't over think things. Trust your feelings.

What do you say when muggles ask what you are doing?
I say its like a scavenger hunt using the internet. Most people understand that even the Police!

What is your favorite cache container?
Home made and ammo boxes in the woods.

What is the strangest thing you have ever found in a cache? Ladies underwear

What was your most memorable caching find/experience?
At 5 different times [Non events] I have run into cachers looking for the same one as me at the same time. That is always a blast

Urban hides, love em or hate em?
The ones where thought was put into the container or name are good

Are you planning on attending Cacheapalooza 4 in December? YES

And what would you like to see more of at the event? Easy caches. LOL

And finally, Garmin or Magellan? Garmin