 The Parrot Sketch
A cache by Starkey444 Hidden: 9/25/2005
Size:  (Micro) Difficulty:  Terrain: (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)
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My original and first cache, the Parrot
Sketch, has now been extended into a multi-part cache. The concept
is simple. Find Parrot Sketch and
Parrot Sketch 2. These finds can both be logged individually.
Each microcache has a clue leading you to the location of
Parrot Sketch 3. Thus
Parrot Sketch 3 cannot be attempted without first visiting the
other two caches and solving the very simple clue.
Nice thing is, you can log three separate finds after a
straightforward 2.6km wander in the country down a straight
track.
This is Parrot
Sketch
There are two possible
routes…
Route 1
Recommended parking is in the quiet lane at N51.24.788
W000.56.308. This will take you on a round trip of less than 1
km (unless you decide to walk on further to
Parrot Sketch 2 and
Parrot Sketch 3) – the path is very muddy at one spot
although I’m sure this will dry out in the summer. There are
no stiles but the mud may stop you using a buggy during
winter/spring or wet weather.
Route 2
An alternative route is to park further down the lane at
N51.24.938 W000.56.121. The path is grassy, narrow, and had
low level stinging nettles along the route in September so take a
stick if using this route. Not suitable for buggies and one stile
to cross. If you are on a bike, I would use Route 1.
You are looking for a microcache, an aluminium canister, painted
black, slightly larger than a 35mm film canister. It contains a log
and very small pencil – no room for swaps.
In the lid of the canister you will find the clue to
Parrot Sketch 3 which requires you to find a further clue at
Parrot Sketch 2 first.
And why did I call this The Parrot Sketch? Simply because I am a
fan of Monty Python and noticed that Parrot Farm is not far
away.
Enjoy the walk..
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Additional Hints (Decrypt)
Onfr bs sne cbfg ba uvatr fvqr(Decrypted Hints)
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Cache find counts are based on the last time the page generated.
 January 10 by blumlisalp (8 found)
We prevailed even with the snow cover. Clue certainly made a difference.
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December 28, 2009 by karenchelsea (3 found)
We found this one but we did find that the additional hint on this website helped a lot! 
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September 27, 2009 by Londar (143 found)
Nice quick find on a lovely afternoon. I say quick find - as we approached Son #1 (7) who had cycled ahead, proudly shows us the cannister! We'd only said "It might be in that area" - and he found it in seconds!!! We're training him well......
TFTC
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September 26, 2009 by TheWInnershWanderers (129 found)
Easy
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September 26, 2009 by Dutton Gang (143 found)
Fab
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Current Time: 2/9/2010 7:59:20 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (3:59 AM GMT)
Last Updated: 1/10/2010 1:59:30 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (9:59 PM GMT)
Rendered: From Database
Coordinates are in the WGS84 datum
