Geocaching 101: Fire Hydrant Hide Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 5/4/2009
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Another common urban cache is the Fire Hydrant hide, and it is just what it says it is.

Although the title or clue won’t necessarily be this direct – typically it will say something about water or H2O….. but you’ll get the ideal once at GZ. Lots of spiders at the bases so be careful when reaching down there. Also, if you decide to hide a cache at a Fire Hydrant don’t place inside the large screw areas – that’s where the FD attaches its hose – don’t want to slow them down or distract them when they are busy fighting a fire.

As a new Geocacher I saw comments I saw logs saying "quick and easy find - TFTC" and it wasn't quick and easy for me the first time. So I thought I would do a series on types of caches out there and give examples for any new cachers. Included will be some of the more basic camo styles. I copied a lot of this information off (visit link) a great resource for beginning Geocachers. Oh, the 35 MM film canisters are used alot in urban caches . Inexpensive, fairly easy to hide and keeps log somewhat dry – but they do let moisture in, so log maintenance can be an issue. Be sure you put the lid on tight, and place back where least likely to get wet.

I will bookmark all Geocaching 101 caches, then add a mid-term and final cache. (Bookmarks can be found on the right hand side of this posting, and at the bottom of the bookmark you can create a query of all listed caches to download to your GPSr - another thing I've learned the hard way.)

Once you have completed this series I will list you on the final as graduated - with or without honors....... (I will track and list the first 15 graduates only)

Because a geocache has very little in the way of physical security, we hide it. If someone doesn't know it is there, there is no reason to look for it. If they don't look for it then they most likely will not find it. Thus the cache remains secure.
Hiding the geocache is not enough, though. Our actions can give away the location of the geocache. Try to not be observed when hunting, locating, retrieving, and replacing the geocache. If it is impossible to not be observed, then the next best thing is act like you are doing something ordinary so no one will think twice. If it will be obvious that you will compromise the geocache location, many hunters will opt to leave the area and try at another time instead of risking the cache location. Also, a good tip for not giving away the location of the cache is once you find it move away from the hiding place. This way if a person comes upon you while trading trinkets and signing the log, and becomes curious, they can't return later and easily find the hiding spot.
Obscure the location of the cache. Obscure your actions whilst hunting the cache.

As in all caching, remember Geocache Etiquette
1. Don’t leave blank space in the logbook. Use all available white space, including the back of each page. Use a line to separate your entry from the one above it
2. Replace log back in Ziploc as added protection
3. If cache contains pen, please leave and let owner know if it runs dry
4. Reseal the container tightly to keep out moisture
5. Rehide carefully, better than you found while remaining true to the GZ and Hint. If there is a concern about the GZ share it with the owner and let them decide if it GZ needs moved.

Congrats to sd-weiss for being FTF

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Qbja Ybj

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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