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Uncle Elwyn

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Owner: Dekaner
Released: Sunday, August 18, 2002
Origin: New York, United States
Use TB3E05 to reference this item.

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Recently Spotted: Unknown Location

Current GOAL: Travel through each of the fifty states. (District of Columbia too!)

About this item:
This travel bug is a small mason jar, filled with a portion of my Uncle Elwyn's remains. He passed away recently and asked that his remains be spread in the wilderness. This seemed a fitting way to do just that. (To ensure there are enough ashes to make it to every state, please use the spoon provided.)

Uncle Elwyn was always an adventurer, proud that he had hiked all 50 states. He loved to hike, camp and fish - plus he was quite the musician. Unfortunately Geocaching came along too late for Uncle Elwyn. He was about 45, well maybe 55, 60. I'm not sure. (Once he mixed me a drink, I was about 5 years old - it was Kool-Aid and pop, I thought that was cold. Cold meaning good, cold's supposed to be bad ... ah nevermind.)

As far as regulations in regards to scattering ashes, here is some information from funeralplan.com: "Most laws surrounding funeral service are based on public health. Once a body has been cremated, there are no public health concerns. Therefore, there are no requirements (or laws) with regards to handling cremated remains."

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Any photos or stories are of course appreciated.

Tracking History (38040.2mi) View Map

1/4/2010	Shop99er posted a note for Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
I just sent a not to QZ, asking if she could help locate Uncle Elwyn
1/4/2010	MikeGolfJ3 posted a note for Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
Rest in peace, Uncle E, rest in peace
1/4/2010	hikerchicken posted a note for Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
I have not had the pleasure to meet Uncle Elwyn but have tracked him for several years. It is a sad day that he might have finally gone into the light.Perhaps he will show up again. Good travels Uncle Elwyn.
1/4/2010	Team Teman posted a note for Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
The last cacher to have possession of Uncle Elwin was Queen Zelda. She might know where he is.
1/4/2010	Eartha posted a note for Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
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11/21/2009	HighCountryAdmin posted a note for Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
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11/21/2009	mudsneaker posted a note for Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
jeep hoarders are bad enough..now the dearly departed is MIA. Is nothing sacred?
8/8/2009	Team Teman posted a note for Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
Where's Uncle Elwyn? Wonder if he ended up in somebody's VW Microbus at the Tie-Dye event and then everyone was too spaced-out to remember where they PUT him?!
5/24/2009	photogal928 discovered Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
Discovered Uncle Elwyn while out jeeping with Team Red Rubicon. Uncle Elwyn saw some beautiful wilderness and even got a little shook up!
5/24/2009	Eye Tech discovered Uncle Elwyn	Colorado	Visit Log
Met QZ while out 4 wheeling with a group of Jeep enthusiasts. Just want everyone to know that Uncle Elwyn had a very fun ride on Spring Creek Trail in Colorado today!

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