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Tag: geocaching

  • Dan Q standing in the rain in front of the Broad Street Webcam

    Note OK045B Broad Street Webcam (Oxford Martin School)

    This checkin to OK045B Broad Street Webcam (Oxford Martin School) reflects an opencache.uk log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. I can't log a "find" here because I set up the cache, but I wanted to show willing! So here I am, standing in the beginnings of what looks to be a serious rainstorm, …

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    • Checkin
    • to OK045B
    • posted 1 June, 2018
  • Found GLVZTDVJ Cowley to the Thames 3; the information point.

    This checkin to GLVZTDVJ Cowley to the Thames 3; the information point. reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Quick stop on a diversion from my cycle ride from the city centre to Sandford. Funny: years of caching and I hadn't seen a container like this until I see two of …

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    • Checkin
    • to GLVZTDVJ
    • posted 1 June, 2018
  • Found GLVZTQ6E Oxford Science Park Meets Sandford-on-Thames

    This checkin to GLVZTQ6E Oxford Science Park Meets Sandford-on-Thames reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Found with fleeblewidget on a lunch date after a bit of a hunt. Maybe the GPS gods weren't smiling on me, but the given coordinates looked to me to be on entirely the wrong side …

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    • Checkin
    • to GLVZTQ6E
    • posted 1 June, 2018
  • Found GLVZTV5X Cowley to the Thames 2; the cut through.

    This checkin to GLVZTV5X Cowley to the Thames 2; the cut through. reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Another quick find, this time on my way back. Log very tight in container: difficult to remove! TFTC!

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    • Checkin
    • to GLVZTV5X
    • posted 1 June, 2018
  • Couldn't find GC5X8C6 Offey's Adventure

    This checkin to GC5X8C6 Offey's Adventure reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Solving the mystery to determine the cache location was the easy (and fun) bit: geocheck confirmed first time! But after half an hour of digging through damp vegetation (and the ocassional nettle) this morning, I had to admit …

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    • Checkin
    • to GC5X8C6
    • posted 31 May, 2018
  • Reported GC5VKVN Walk by the Firehouse #4 needs maintenance

    This checkin to GC5VKVN Walk by the Firehouse #4 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Strongly suspect this cache is missing. CO: message me if you want me to confirm where I looked and what I found that makes me think it's definitely a goner (if that's easier than visiting …

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    • Checkin
    • to GC5VKVN
    • posted 29 May, 2018
  • Couldn't find GC6Q8BN Walk by the Firehouse #6

    This checkin to GC6Q8BN Walk by the Firehouse #6 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Really not been my day, but I'm perhaps not the only one - lot of DNFs here lately. Ah, well, back home for me.

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    • Checkin
    • to GC6Q8BN
    • posted 29 May, 2018
  • Couldn't find GC6M48N A Fine Pair # 598 ~ Eynsham

    This checkin to GC6M48N A Fine Pair # 598 ~ Eynsham reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. I having the unluckiest streak today! Got the coordinates no problem but when I reached the GZ despite a thorough search (and no stone left unturned) I couldn't get lucky. Perhaps I'll come …

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    • Checkin
    • to GC6M48N
    • posted 29 May, 2018
  • Couldn't find GC53422 Walk by the Firehouse #2

    This checkin to GC53422 Walk by the Firehouse #2 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Feels like I kicking off an unlucky streak today with my second DNF in a row. Had to give up after a moderately thorough search in all the obvious places (and a few less-obvious ones). …

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    • Checkin
    • to GC53422
    • posted 29 May, 2018
  • Nano cache magnet, detached, in Dan's hand.

    Couldn't find GC5VKVN Walk by the Firehouse #4

    This checkin to GC5VKVN Walk by the Firehouse #4 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. The coordinates seemed "out" from what I was expecting, and I think my hunch was right, especially after reading the old logs (I think I've seen a cache like this before). I'm pretty sure this …

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    • Checkin
    • to GC5VKVN
    • 1 comment
    • posted 29 May, 2018
  • Couldn't find GC531M9 Walk by the Firehouse #1

    This checkin to GC531M9 Walk by the Firehouse #1 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Coming here during the daytime may have been mistake: I wasn't able to search effectively while people from the industrial estate kept coming down here for their cigarette breaks, and a forklift driver was watching …

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    • Checkin
    • to GC531M9
    • 1 comment
    • posted 29 May, 2018
  • Found GLVZ47BH Circular Walk

    This checkin to GLVZ47BH Circular Walk reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. While running an errand in Eynsham I thought I'd take the opportunity to explore some of the local geocaches. This one was the first, and I was glad of the hint (and also glad that I was dressed …

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    • Checkin
    • to GLVZ47BH
    • posted 29 May, 2018
  • Found GLVZ4C8V Walk by the Firehouse #3

    This checkin to GLVZ4C8V Walk by the Firehouse #3 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Found without difficulty after a short search. Nice to see something a bit different than the usual placement. Container possibly missing a part: may need attention before the next severe weather but probably okay for …

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    • Checkin
    • to GLVZ4C8V
    • posted 29 May, 2018
  • Found GLVZ4FH9 Walk by the Firehouse #5

    This checkin to GLVZ4FH9 Walk by the Firehouse #5 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Quick and easy find; nice container.

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    • Checkin
    • to GLVZ4FH9
    • posted 29 May, 2018
  • Entrance to Oxford Zoo

    Oxford's Long-Lost Zoo and Wild Wolves

    For the first time in a long while, Dan's been setting up new geocaches. Also: did you know that Oxford used to have a zoo? In Kidlingtonβ€½

    Read more - about 3 minutes (665 words)

    • Article
    • 4 comments
    • posted 28 May, 2018

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