Pirates of Dollar Lake take Big Lake Multi-Cache

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Hidden : 6/11/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


The first stage contains a treasure map with coords to the final stage at the site of the first 3 years of Pirates of Dollar Lake, an outdoor theatrical production held in the Lockhardt Eskine gardens placed there with their permission. Please respect the property. 15 ft accuracy.

The second stage is at the new 2010 location currently under construction. Use stealth.

The cache contains a disposable camera and various pirate items. Please take a picture of yourself wearing pirate items, replace camera and CO will develop pictures and post to cache page. Picture is optional.

PIRATES OF DOLLAR LAKE
History
Pirates of Dollar Lake was conceived in the fall of 2006 by Linda Lockhart as an event for the children of Big Lake. Noticing that there were no fall or Halloween events for young children in the area and that trick-or-treating was difficult due to the rural nature of the area, Linda created a theatrical performance, walk-though, outdoor experience that would bring wonder and excitement and a bit of a scare (though not too much) to children ages 5 through 13.
The first year (2006) saw the creation of 3 large pirates--over 12 feet tall--which were surrounded by their skeleton crew. They were placed in the beginnings of the Lockhart & Erksine Garden in a way that led through the garden paths and to a tent in which there were treats to be had. The free event was held out of doors in the dark of evening and illuminated by torches and holiday lights. The theme of pirates was based on the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. Because the movie was not released until after Halloween 2006, the characters were designed on speculation and bits of information gleaned from the internet and promotional materials that were on the market at the time. The first year John and Linda “manned” the pirate experience by themselves. It was cold, but there were approximately 150 children and their parents who were entertained at this event.
Each year the event has grown with the addition of more over-sized pirate characters, a larger static “crew,” floating-talking heads, a flying dress, a 12-foot tall moving pirate ship projection, a “Cragon,” baffles, fog machines, the pirates chest-complete with a throbbing heart that the kids have to touch (to prove their courage), the Trick-or-Treat Tent with a compass that points to the booty (their trick-or-treat reward), three 12-foot tall pirate puppets and over 50 volunteers from the community. In 2009 there were nearly 1000 attendees and over $5,000 was raised toward the building of the Big Lake Lion’s Community/Sport Center.
Pirates of Dollar Lake is now created and staffed by a core of dedicated Big Lake residents who, through their variety of talents bring this community-oriented event to life. With the anticipated completion of the new Lion’s building, there will be over 20,000 square feet of Pirate craziness to participate in, see, and hear.

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