This Letterbox Cache was placed to coincide with
GC1VR40, the 09/09/09 multi-event in Ithaca,
NY. Thanks to
Vanelle and everyone else for putting
it together!
The name of the cache was chosen in order to keep with the “9”
theme. The origin of
the myth that cats have nine lives has been attributed to a number
of different cultures and stories, but in general stems from cats’
innate swiftness and ability to escape from harrowing
circumstances. Given
that geocachers often exhibit these
same abilities, a cat-themed cache seemed appropriate.
The cache will bring you to part of the Ithaca College campus
that is not very well-known, but is a great area for a short (or
long) walk. The
container is a 4x8” lock-n-lock
box. Along with the
letterbox stamp and an ink-pad, it holds a few cat-themed trade
items to begin with (although all trades are
welcomed). There is
also a resident coin permanently affixed to the front of the
log-book. Please do not remove the stamp or the resident coin from
the cache! Also, please
try to re-hide the cache well so that the
muggles don't disturb it while using
the trails.
While you’re out here, I encourage you to visit
GC1W4B6,
GC1HWQM, and
GC1NNQT as well.
A NOTE ABOUT
PARKING: From 8:00am to
5:00pm on Monday through Friday, visitors are required to park in
the visitors’ lot located near N42 25.268, W076
30.0131. It is a
moderately long walk from this lot to the cache.
When visiting on evenings and weekends, there is also a parking
lot close to the trails where this cache is located.
While we have never had
any trouble parking here on evenings and weekends while using the
trails, the official policy of Ithaca College is that all visitors
must park in the designated visitors’ lot at N42 25.268, W076
30.0131 unless they register
their car with the Office of Public Safety at 274-3333 (don’t
worry, registration is
free). The Office of
Public Safety is open 24/7 and you can tell them that you would
like to temporarily park in Lot L near the South Hill Natural Area
to use the trails. They
will take down your license plate information to ensure that you do
not get a ticket.