Interactive Geocaching Treasure Hunt Showing 151-200 of 1,958

[Barb]

Finished my book for the 2 in latitude, and was disappointed by the ending. The book had so much promise, and I liked the way the MC worked through her grief, but the story just seemed to end very abruptly.

242 pages : Happy People Read and Drink Coffee, by Agnès Martin-Lugand, finished 2/7/22 ★★★

[Barb]

I can take one of the 0s in longitude. Go See the Principal: True Tales from the School Trenches is 208 pages.

[Laila Jane]

I will take longitude 2 with Rising Tides - Book #2 in series

[Jan, Moderator]

I have updated both Barb & Laila Jane!

We have one number (a zero) left to claim for this set of coordinates.

[Jennifer]

I finished longitude 4: Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb (347 pages)

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Jennifer!!

I finished my book too and can take the last 0 in Longitude with Missing For Good - published in 2020.

[Jan, Moderator]

All the numbers for Treasure #3 have been claimed!!

[Patrizia, Contributor]

I just finished my book!

[Andrea]

I finished The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water by Erin Bartels, 2/8/22.

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks for the updates Patrizia & Andrea!

[Book Concierge]

Finished Longitude 1 - ✔ - 08Feb22 - 3***
Series book # 1 - Katie and the Cupcake Cure
(also published 2011 / also 160 pg)

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks BC!

[Teri-K]

I finished Latitude #8 with Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver.

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Teri!

[Karen ♐]

Karen ♐ wrote: "I'll take Longitude 2 with - #2 in the series"

Finished 2/10 - 5 stars

[Laila Jane]

Finished Longitude 2 with Rising Tides on 02/10/22

[Jan, Moderator]

Appreciate the updates Karen & Laila Jane!

[Barb]

Finished the book for 0 in longitude. It was an entertaining read, but not as funny as I expected from the GR blurb. I suspect his videos are funnier than the written word.

Go See the Principal: True Tales from the School Trenches, by Gerry Brooks, finished 2/11 ★★★.5 / 208 pages

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks for the update Barb! I don't usually like books that are "supposed" to be funny. I think it takes a lot to get me to laugh.

[Barb]

I've been disappointed so often in books whose blurbs call them laugh out loud funny, hilarious, side-splitting, etc., I should know better than to expect them to be funny to me. But I needed a book featuring a school principal or headmaster, so it wasn't a complete waste :)

[Karen]

I finished Longitude 9 with Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting by Anna Quindlen - published in 2019.

Loved it.

[Jan, Moderator]

Barb wrote: "I needed a book featuring a school principal or headmaster, so it wasn't a complete waste :)"

Funny what we will read to finish a challenge...lol.

[Jan, Moderator]

Have you all updated Karen! Glad you loved your book.

[Barb]

Jan wrote: "Barb wrote: "I needed a book featuring a school principal or headmaster, so it wasn't a complete waste :)"

Funny what we will read to finish a challenge...lol."

Sad but true :) Especially when it's a challenge that's been hanging around for years and you *still haven't filled that spot!

[Karen]

Nanaville made me laugh AND cry! Such a lovely and wise book. And a Q author to boot!

[Jan, Moderator]

Karen wrote: "Nanaville made me laugh AND cry! Such a lovely and wise book. And a Q author to boot!"

Karen - would you be able to appreciate the book if you don't have grandchildren? Or is is really geared in that direction?

[Karen]

I think it would be a fun read for anyone - it is meant to be humorous as well as instructive. Not having read it in my grandson's first year I am happy that I have conducted myself much as she recommends. She is in the same situation as I am - it is my son's child. There is a BIG difference (I think and she agrees) between your son's child and your daughter's child - the difference between the mother/daughter relationship and the mother/DIL relationship. It's a short, sweet read.

[Jillian]

I finished Latitude 0- A ​Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir 2/18/2022

[Jan, Moderator]

Great Jillian! That completes our hunt for Treasure #3!!

[Jan, Moderator]

Treasure #3

Abacus Ring from the Qing Dynasty displayed at the Cheng Dawei Abacus Museum in Huangshan City, China.

I have always been fascinated with the Abacus and when I saw this silver ring I knew it had to be one of our treasures. This 300 year old Abacus Ring is from the Qing Dynasty and is so beautifully crafted that the beads still glide smoothly along its seven silver rods. Each rod has seven beads on it that would need to be moved by pins, being too small for fingers. This "portable calculator" was probably used by traders to make their needed calculations for daily transactions.

This marvel of craftsmanship is on display at another great treasure, the Cheng Dawei Abacus Museum. Here you can learn about the history of the Chinese Abacus and be awed by the more than 1,000 different abacuses on display. They are made in many different and interesting shapes out of gold, silver, ivory, jade, stone, and hard wood. The museum location was also the home of Cheng Dawei (1533–1606) and includes the Residential Area where he lived and the Family Shrine House. Cheng was a famous mathematician and great master of the abacus. In fact, he is credited with creating the Chinese Abacus, along with publishing several important mathematical guides to calculation.

The abacus has a rich and fascinating history in many cultures. Visit Wikipedia or do an internet search to learn more about it.

[Teri-K]

Jan wrote: "Treasure #3

Abacus Ring from the Qing Dynasty displayed at the Cheng Dawei Abacus Museum in Huangshan City, China.

I have always been fascinated with the Abacus and when I saw this silver ring I ..."

That's awesome! I've always loved the abacus, too. They're fascinating to use, and some of them are quite beautiful. But this ring is really something. Thanks for sharing it.

[Jan, Moderator]

Coordinates for Treasure #4 have been posted!!

I'm taking Latitude one with: The Cold Blue Blood Series #1/Pub 2001

[Jennifer]

I can take Latitude 8 with Murder on the Celtic (series #8) by Conrad Allen. I’ll link the book tomorrow (on my phone now). Thanks

[Jillian]

I can take latitude 8 Artificial Condition by Martha Wells published 2018

[Jillian]

It looks like Jennifer and I posted at the same longitude 8 works for mine too.

[Meg, Contributor]

I can take zero (0) latitude with Lethal Outlook. It's #10 in the series, and will use the zero from that.

[Teri-K]

I'll take latitude 3 with Guild Boss by Jayne Castle. It's 304 pages.

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks everyone! I've entered all your requests.

Jennifer, no need to add link, I got it.

[Karen ♐]

Jan wrote: "Treasure #3

Abacus Ring from the Qing Dynasty displayed at the Cheng Dawei Abacus Museum in Huangshan City, China.

I have always been fascinated with the Abacus and when I saw this silver ring I ..."

That is so cool! I've always loved the Abacus too

[Karen ♐]

I'll take Latitude #6 with RoomHate by Penelope Ward - Pub 2/3/2016

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Karen!

[Book Concierge]

I can take LATITUDE 1 - Series # 1 - Evans Above

[Jan, Moderator]

Great BC!

[Patrizia, Contributor]

I can take Latitude 5 with Flight by Laura Griffin: 352 pages.

[Laila Jane]

I can take Longitude 5 with Fifth Grave Past the Light - Series #5

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Patrizia & Laila Jane!

[Andrea]

I'll take 3 in Longitude.
A Constant Heart by Siri Mitchell
384 pages

[Jan, Moderator]

Got it Andrea!

[Jillian]

I finished longitude 8 Artificial Condition by Martha Wells published 2018 2/19/2022

[Jan, Moderator]

Thank you Jillian!