27 February, 2010

Dan Q found GL3DVXT1 Idiom cat

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The first time I saw this cache was the very first time I looked for it, weeks ago. I worked out exactly where it was, looked there, and stared right at it. I even thought to myself: “Wow, that gives me a great idea for a cache!” Little did I know but my idea WAS the idea that this cache’s creator had had…

Then today, I saw my idea implemented in a photo of another cache, on the web. “Hey,” I thought, “That was my idea.” Then the penny dropped, “Hang on… I’ve SEEN one JUST like that.” Sure enough, that was how Idiom Cat was hidden, too.

Should have brought tweezers to get at the log, though; I snapped my pen levering it out!

Dan Q found GL3DV6MJ Llanilar Station

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Wonderful cache: I love these old stations. Picked up the elephant chimes, disposed of some sweets that a previous cacher had left (they were starting to go off and were at risk of attracting animals), and left a bouncy ball, sliding puzzle, and a fresh pencil.

Dan Q found GL3DV50A IV Bricks

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Took me a couple of attempts, even though I’d worked out the clue in the name. Couldn’t see for looking, I guess. Took the Medusa geocoin. Left a sliding puzzle game.

Dan Q found GL3DV3EE Kinky Tracks

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After wiping down my GPS to be able to see the screen in this afternoon’s pouring rain, this one turned out to be exactly where I’d have put it, too: should’ve trusted my instincts. Took the AlwaysLooking geocoin and left a Travel Bug of my own, The Oxford Scouting Party: please help it make it’s way towards Oxford!

Dan Q found GL3DV2KG Nearly Washed Away Mark 2!

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Wonderful little spot: walked right past it twice (GPS was playing up) before I got a good fix on it. TFTC.

Dan Q found GL3DV2E0 We’re Near Here

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Cache is a little exposed: so much so that when I first saw it I thought “that can’t be it – too obvious!” Great little cache container. Lovely view of where the railway track used to run toward the old bridge. TFTC.

Dan Q found GL3DV27R Kennel Bridge

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To think, I’ve lived in the area for a decade and I’ve never known about this stretch of old railway. Immediately guessed where the cache would be, and it was a little too visible so I’ve camoflaged it with some of the stuff left lying around. Great cache, thanks!

Dan Q found GL3DV1XF Y Gelli Ddu

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Great little cache after a very wet hike. Picked up the jeep TB, dropped off Bubbo the Dog TB (apparently he likes animals, so I’m sure he’ll enjoy watching the sheep in the nearby field from here). TFTC.