Another Flipp'n .ichydr Cache! Mystery Cache
Hidden : 4/13/2009
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not located at the posted coordinates.

Recently, 1GCQT and I visited Providence Canyon in southwestern Georgia. This area, now a state park, is refered to as Georgia's Little Grand Canyon due to the incredible colors and steep canyon walls accidentally created by earlier human activites.

Now as a state park, visitors are permitted to hike to the bottom and walk the creek beds that are still carving paths through the Georgia clay. Unfortunately, people also continue to "carve" through the loose sand and clay, despite warnings from the Park Service that it is illegal and not to do so.

While at the bottom of one of the canyons, we happened upon some interesting human carvings in one of the sand towers. Wouldn't have noticed it normally if the sun hadn't been in just the right spot to cast shadows at just the right angle, so it may be VERY difficult to ever find this again (if it also hasn't been washed away). But, we were fortunate enough to have been there that day and so I took a picture of it to admire later.

After really looking at it closely, and significantly enhancing the photograph, I realized these etchings were really cool as they were actually a code to a set of coordinates! I turned to 1GCQT and said, "Hey, 1GCQT! This is really cool! I think these are codes to a set of coordinates! Wow!"

After careful research and photographic reconstruction, I was able to verify that, indeed, it was a code to coordinates that just happened to be in my area! What are the chances of that?!! So, instead of keeping this neat discovery a secret, one that the world may never be able to view in its original placement again due to the angle of the sun and erosion factors, I decided to use these coordinates, and the code revealing them, as a cache to share with you! Seriously, no thanks necessary. I know how excited you are just to have this passed on to you for your enjoyment, as well as preserve it for the enjoyment of future generations to come.

So, what is this code, you ask? Below is an enhancement of the photo I took that day. I took the liberty to clean up the picture so that you could see what is most important to you. Some have said that it may be easier to see these obvious coordinates on some browsers than others, but I really don't know about that. Also, depending on whether your printer is of sufficient quality, it may just be easier to look at it on paper than to stare at the computer screen. But again, that's your choice.



What are the chances of this discovery?!

Please replace this small tupperware-like container exactly where and as you found it, and please ensure the lid is securely re-tightened. Enjoy!

Notes to Observe
To help preserve the secrecy of the cache, do not jump any fences that may be an obstacle to your search.

Also note that the hike, although short, is a bit "challenging." In fact, I do have a "Required Equipment" list: Long, Thick Pants!

Other suggested (although not required) items:
  • LONG, THICK PANTS (OK - I do more-like require these, but do you get my point?)
  • Gloves
  • Hiking boots
  • Safety goggles
  • Hiking stick
  • Bright light
  • Long, thick pants
  • Headgear
  • Thick outerware
  • Thick skin
  • Bandaids/bandages/dressings
  • Long, thick pants
  • Bug repellent
  • Chain maille armor
  • Astronaut helmet
  • On-site paramedics (optional)
  • Long, thick pants
  • Machettee
  • Bravery
  • Personal tracker
  • and have I mentioned long, thick pants yet?
  • Dog bite suit (recommended by Gee!)
  • Super, steroid-enhanced Godzilla Jack-A-Lope (recommended by Semper_Gumby)
  • Good health insurance with low deductibles and co-pays (recommended by fshnswim)
  • MH-53E Sea Dragon w/ Outboard (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • Wench (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • Pilot (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • Wench Operator (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • Harness (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • 300 Feet of 1/8th inch cable (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • Nomex Suit (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • Helmet with Face Guard (fireproof is suggested) (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • 13oz of Napalm w/ time delay Fuse (3 seconds should do) (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • A Bushel of Brambles (recommended by LocoXIII)
  • Pen (recommended by LocoXIII and HaHaGuy)
  • Strategically positioned musical instrument (recommended by beldredge)
  • Tweezers (recommended by beldredge)
  • Ivy Block (recommended by WakeboardLanier)
  • Absorbent Headband (recommended by WakeboardLanier)
  • Discarded Cardboard Box (recommended by andy2049)
  • Shopping Cart (recommended by Crystalbeth)
  • Welding Gloves (recommended by Lakebum)
  • Expletives (recommended by boxerlady)
  • Sense of Humor (recommended by boxerlady)
  • A Couple Extra Pints of Blood (recommended by tiehack, Whittling Fisher, Jesterr, dcarmi67, and K8zant)
  • Sweat (recommended by Jesterr)
  • Tears (recommended by Jesterr)
  • Hedge Clippers (recommended by o-captain and b00111111)
  • Second pair of Pants (replacements)(recommended by o-captain and Jesterr)
  • SWAT (recommended by o-captain)
  • Scar Minimizer (recommended by o-captain)
  • The Marines (recommended by Jesterr)
  • The National Guard (recommended by Jesterr)
  • The Coast Guard (recommended by Jesterr)
  • The Boy Scouts (recommended by Jesterr)
  • The Cub Scouts (recommended by Jesterr)
  • The Girl Scouts (recommended by Jesterr)
  • The Bownies (recommended by Jesterr)
  • Gumption (recommended by Jesterr)
  • Pig-headed stubbornness (recommended by Jesterr)
  • The Will to Finish (recommended by Jesterr)
  • Gas powered portable weed-wacker (recommended by Jesterr)
  • A "You have got to be kidding" attitude (recommended by GCDragonfly)
  • Moonlight (recommended by King of Caching)
  • Skibbies (recommended by Eco-Geeko)
  • Half-inch layer of Vasoline (recommended by Eco-Geeko)
  • A love for Geocaching (recommended by fanasfreaks)
  • Devine intervention (recommended by BBQQB)
  • A calmness with muted senior scratching cats (recommended by BBQQB)
  • An appreciation for double-pointed framing nails (recommended by BBQQB)
  • Dignity (or a lack thereof) (recommended by BBQQB)
  • A functioning automobile key fob (recommended by BBQQB)
  • Appreciation for the term "slippery slope" (recommended by BBQQB)
  • Dog Trainer Suit (recommended by dudeman atl)
  • Welding jacket (recommended by dudeman atl)
  • An even more brutal hunt (recommended by Da Posse)
  • A suture kit (recommended by davincimath)
  • Hair (recommended by groundcrew)
  • A 6-year-old geokid to act as a shield (recommended by Jerdawg)
  • Proper star alignment (recommended by RobertoCache)
  • ShneakyBill (recommended by LaFavorite Cacher)
  • A bathing suite (recommended by waterfan5)
  • A pre-defined path (recommended by waterfan5 and CTrekkers)
  • A Kevlar bee keeper suit (recommended by K8zant)
  • Hope (recommended by HaHaGuy)
  • Crossed fingers (recommended by HaHaGuy)
  • Personal jet pack (recommended by HaHaGuy)
  • Hoverboard (recommended by HaHaGuy)
  • Flying monkeys (recommended by HaHaGuy)
  • Miracles (recommended by GeauxTeam!)
  • A teammate (recommended by GeoMonkeyTiger!)
  • Badges of honor (recommended by The Cache Outlaws)

The only thing keeping this from a grade-5 terrain is that it is a fairly short hike and it doesn't really require repelling equipment. But, depending on the direction you come in, that might be helpful, too!

Finally, sorry about the Terrain. That's just where the code for these coords put me. Bummer.

If you have any additional suggested required equipment for this cache, please be sure to note it in your log and I'll add it to the list!

To verify those coords, you may use the verification system below:
FTF Honors go to Gee! -- Congratulations!

Additional Hints (No hints available.)



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