Kind: Checkins

This checkin to GL3DFKZC BVW #1 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

Great little cache in a lovely area; quite a bit out of our way, but wanted some first-time cachers amongst us to see a non-micro cache (we’d previously been getting a few along the canal). Signed the log, left a toy robot, took nothing (cache contents were kinda sparse, so thought it needed a little extra in it). TFTH.

This checkin to GL3DFKPE Middlewood Circular - Bridge 34 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

Took some friends, local to the area, out for their first caching expedition: this was our first find of the day. One of the new ‘uns was the first to spot where this little cache was hidden. Log completely soaked – added a little more paper from a scrapbook but this is only a short-term fix: needs some fresh rolls.

This checkin to GL3DFKRK Macclesfield Canal - Bridge 35 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

Great hiding place! TFTC.

This checkin to GC23N8B Alphabet Series - C reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

I’ll go hunt for this tomorrow, probably (I’m very familiar with the area in question: it’s right next to where I work), but based on the map this cache is by the River Rheidol, not the Ystwyth, which (confusingly) is actually a little further South. Just thought you ought to know!

This checkin to GL3C1F9C Rainbow Series Violet #2 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

TFTH. Finding this cache was easier than hiding it again afterwards – I got a splinter! Left something almost-violet, took nothing.

[This entry was edited by avapoet on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 9:53:52 AM.]

This checkin to GL3C1T19 Pen y Bwlch reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

I remember that when I was first a student at Aberystwyth I’d often come up here for a walk, and I never got out of breath then! ,Of course, we’re a decade later on, now, and – in my defence – I jogged most of the way up the steep, slippery slope from Trefechan beach to the plateau in a folly attempt to reach the cache before the sun set. More fool me! By the time my GPS said I was within even 200 metres it was near pitch-black, the little dwindling light in the sky dimmer by far than the streetlights of the town far below.

Found the cache without too much difficulty, but had quite a lot of difficulty extracting it: here’s a tip: if, like me, you have big hands, bring along a friend with smaller fingers. That’s all I’m saying (I had to manufacture some artificial “tiny fingers” out of sticks; yes, in the dark).

Anyway, in short – TFTC, it’s been years since I’ve been up here and I’m thankful for the excuse to have returmed. Now all I have to do is find my way down again without going over a cliff!!! (if you never see my log another cache, at least you have my last known coordinates)

UPDATE: made it down safely, now enjoying a (well-earned) pint of beer!

This checkin to GL3C06F1 Cwm Rheidol - Dau Bont reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

Feet got a little wet: if I’d have read the hint first I’d have known better! Note: no pencil in cache, make sure you bring your own! TFTC.

This checkin to GL3BZXB1 Cwm Rheidol - Bridge Crossing reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

I helped pacifist_049 to place this wonderfully well-hidden little box. Marked as found because, hey, I’ll only end up accidentally hunting for it again otherwise! (wanted to let somebody else get FTF beforehand, though – good work, fb_n_tw!)

This checkin to GL3BZXBY Cwm Rheidol - Good to Talk reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

I helped pacifist_049 to place this incredibly tiny and well-concealed nano cache. Marked as found because, hey, I’ll only end up accidentally hunting for it again otherwise! (wanted to let somebody else get FTF beforehand, though – good work, fb_n_tw!)

This checkin to GL3BZYF3 Bonus Cache (Cwm Rheidol Expedition) reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

Excellent cache, great hiding place. took the travel bug to move him along. Will swing by to drop something off next time I’m nearby. Good luck to treedoctor2000 and fb_n_tw, who must soon be on their way here!

EDIT: dropped off a fire engine!

This checkin to GL3BZXAJ Cwm Rheidol - Filter Beds reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

I helped pacifist_049 to place this well-concealed little box. Marked as found because, hey, I’ll only end up accidentally hunting for it again otherwise! (wanted to let somebody else get FTF beforehand, though – good work, treedoctor2000!)

This checkin to GL3BZX8Q Cwm Rheidol - Pb/Zn reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

I helped pacifist_049 to place this cache in it’s lovely, beautiful area (and what a hiding place!). Marked as found because, hey, I’ll only end up accidentally hunting for it again otherwise! (wanted to let somebody else get FTF beforehand, though – good work, fb_n_tw!)

This checkin to GL3BZX81 Cwm Rheidol - Visitation Rights reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

I helped pacifist_049 to place this somewhat damp little box. Marked as found because, hey, I’ll only end up accidentally hunting for it again otherwise! (wanted to let somebody else get FTF beforehand, though – good work, fb_n_tw!)

This checkin to GL3BZX7D Cwm Rheidol - Fish Ladder reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.

I helped pacifist_049 to place this scenic little box. Marked as found because, hey, I’ll only end up accidentally hunting for it again otherwise! (wanted to let somebody else get FTF beforehand, though – good work, fb_n_tw!)