This is #9 in a series of local geocaches designed to RE-stimulate
the weary caching senses you had the first time you went out
looking for these little treasures—before they became so
common. Each cache is hidden for those of you who want to sharpen
your geo-noggins, and don’t want to spend hours on a stark,
grueling hunt-n-find (such as those dreaded ivy caches). Each cache
name contains 3 initials—an abbreviated description of the
TYPE of cache you are looking for (“C” always stands
for “Cache”)—and should help you when you get to
the cache location. Everything else is pure geo-sense.
No additional hints should be necessary, except this:
DON’T EXPECT THE OBVIOUS! Oh, and have fun!
Who would’ve guessed that the
world’s most famous feminine feline would turn out to be a
rather plain Japanese line drawing? Who could have predicted that
gross sales of her commercial products would surpass $1 billion
annually? Who might’ve known that products depicting her
two-dimensional expressionless face would include dolls, stickers,
greeting cards, clothes, accessories, school supplies, dishes,
calculators, guns, MP3 players, watches, credit cards, cameras,
cell phones, motor oil, jewelry, guitars, wines, a wide assortment
of home appliances, and even a jet airplane? Who thought that this
simple kawaii character would someday carry her own
television show, star in her own video game, brand her own record,
inspire her own restaurant and hospital, and become the hostess
supreme at 2 of her own official theme parks? Who figured that she
would become the perpetual U.S. children's ambassador for
UNICEF?
Well, I’m not sure, but it
was probably inevitable that SOMEONE would use her to create a
cache. In fact she has over 50 caches themed after her, of which I
have found a few. The problem is that her containers are not always
waterproof, and she often sports soggy logs.
In this significantly altered
container, I have tried to eliminate the possibility of water
ruining her cache-hosting presence. So whether you’re a child
or not, I hope you enjoy finding this popular playful pussycat. And
when you do, smile and say, "Hello Kitty!"