This is a series started by rsfish1. Here is the premise:
"We all know that there are just those cachers that always seem to be the lead dog and get to that cache just ahead of you. This series is dedicated to those cachers that are dedicated to keeping the rest of us from getting that coveted FTF. This series just has a few simple rules.
1. If a cache is placed with your name, then it would be nice if you placed a cache with someone else’s name. This way someone else gets the FTF on a cache other then you!
2. If you beat someone else to the FTF on a cache with their name, then it would be nice if both of you would place a cache in someone else’s name.
3. Please keep the title the same for all new caches released. Just change the cachers name when you place the new cache.
4. Please have fun with this. We are all out here to enjoy the outdoors and meet new people. But a little good natured ribbing and maybe a small story about this person is always enjoyed."
*******end of the rules*******
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The Cacher
On our September 23, 2006 attempt at the FTF for the “Walk the Walk! A Tribute to Indy Diver” cache, we discovered that several cachers had already beaten us to it. One of them was oldllychem. Even though he didn’t get the FTF for that particular cache, he has been a forerunner in the pack of “Hounds” that you have to compete with.
Perusal of is past logs reveal not only a large number of FTF's, but many "near misses”. He has definitely earned the title of "FTF Hound". Another thing I noticed is that his poetic skills are not necessarily on par with his cache finding skills (see his log for GCHE13), but he usually always takes the time to write a good log.
Why did we make this a Puzzle Cache?
Oldllychem’s “P.O.W. Chapel Cache”, GCN4KY, was the very first puzzle cache that we found. I stared at the code for weeks before finally cracking it. I’ve been hooked on puzzles every since. Also, I noticed a commonality shared with GCXPNT and GCWYVJ is his penchant for non-standard units of measure.
O.K. How do I find this thing?
With the help of Wikipedia, this shouldn’t be too tough a puzzle so don’t be MAD at us.
The posted coordinates will take you to a satisfactory parking spot. To find the cache, you will need to project a waypoint that is precisely 58041.79 potrzebies due north of the posted coordinates, and, of course, walk to that point. With the current state-of-the-art GPSr’s, this may only get you within a Smoot or two of the cache, so you might want to take a peek at the container description and hint from GCJFM7.
I’ve always said that a Puzzle cache needs three ratings, Puzzle/Hide/Terrain. I’ve given this a 3 star rating based on the hide. The puzzle may only deserve 2 stars.
Good Luck!
The FTF Prize:
Come on, this is a micro. All ya get is Bragging Rights!