May 28, 2002
Ticks and Poison Oak (With A Silent ‘Poison’)
When writing up clever directions to your geocache, one may wish to, as a courtesy to others, mention certain environmental factors for consideration. Like, say, tick season. And the probability that one may find oneself covered in hideous, bloodsucking arachnids while wading through knee-high grass in attempt to retrieve said cache. And the likelihood that one may continue to discover the little critters hiding in the cuffs and seams of your pants for hours afterward. And let’s not forget the poison oak, shall we?
Her: I’m not letting you past the kitchen with those pants and shoes if they’re covered with oak.
Me: You mean poison oak, right?
Her: Yes. I said “poison oak” with a silent “poison.”








